Microsoft Outage Disrupts Global Services: Airports, Banks, and Emergency Services Affected
A major global outage has struck Microsoft Windows systems, causing widespread disruptions across various sectors, including airports, banks, media outlets, and emergency services. The issue, attributed to a recent update involving the Crowdstrike Falcon Sensor, has resulted in numerous systems entering a ‘recovery’ mode or experiencing blue screen errors.
Airports worldwide, including those in Delhi, Mumbai, Berlin, and Melbourne, have reported significant delays in check-in processes and flight operations. Airlines like IndiGo, Akasa, and SpiceJet at Mumbai Airport and low-cost carriers such as Frontier and SunCountry have also been heavily impacted, leading to numerous flight cancellations and delays.
In the United States, emergency services, including 911, are facing interruptions, while major banks and media outlets like Sky News are experiencing operational challenges. Crowdstrike has acknowledged the issue and stated that their engineering teams are actively working to resolve the problem.
As the outage continues, passengers and users are advised to stay in touch with relevant service providers for updates and prepare for potential delays and inconveniences.