Doctors revert to pen and paper after global tech outage hits hospitals: ‘Every single computer was down’

A faulty software update from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike has caused a tech outage across the global healthcare system, leading to cancelled procedures and a return to paper documentation. The glitch highlights the fragility of technology-dependent healthcare, with experts suggesting such shutdowns may be unavoidable. The fallout has also affected multiple industries, including airlines, TV stations and government agencies.