Global Tech Outage Highlights Cybersecurity Vulnerability

A software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike triggered a global digital outage, affecting various services like airlines, healthcare, shipping, and banking. Tech-dependent governments and businesses were affected by delayed or cancelled services, with the knock-on effects possibly taking days to resolve. The issue highlighted the risks of concentrated control over operational software and lack of preparation for IT failures. After the event, companies scrambled to implement contingency plans to avoid future blackouts.