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Crowdstrike update causes global IT outage across industries
Disaster Recovery

Crowdstrike update causes global IT outage across industries

A faulty update from Crowdstrike has triggered a global IT outage, disrupting healthcare, broadcasting, and more, raising urgent questions about security dependencies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 21st Jul 2024

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CrowdStrike report reveals rise in cyber threats & intrusions
Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike report reveals rise in cyber threats & intrusions

CrowdStrike's 2024 Threat Hunting Report exposes sophisticated cyber threats from nation-state actors and eCrime groups, highlighting a 55% rise in hands-on-keyboard intrusions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024
Hyperscaler cloud marketplaces to reach USD $85 billion by 2028
Virtualisation

Hyperscaler cloud marketplaces to reach USD $85 billion by 2028

Sales of enterprise software via AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud marketplaces are set to soar to USD $85 billion by 2028, driven by cloud credits and simplified procurement.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
ColorTokens targets 40% growth in APAC with new leadership team
Cloud Access Security Broker

ColorTokens targets 40% growth in APAC with new leadership team

ColorTokens targets 40% growth in APAC by bolstering its partner-driven programme and appointing new leadership, citing rising cyber-attack concerns in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
CrowdStrike outage highlights tech flaws: experts demand better cybersecurity
Disaster Recovery

CrowdStrike outage highlights tech flaws: experts demand better cybersecurity

The recent CrowdStrike outage, affecting 8.5 million devices globally, has raised urgent calls for improved cybersecurity measures and rigorous software testing.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
Lineaje raises USD $20 million in Series A to boost security
Supply Chain

Lineaje raises USD $20 million in Series A to boost security

Lineaje secures USD $20 million in Series A funding to enhance AI-driven software supply chain security, boosting its total funding to USD $27 million.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
CrowdStrike's major IT outage prompts call for infrastructure investment
DevOps

CrowdStrike's major IT outage prompts call for infrastructure investment

An IT outage caused by a faulty update from CrowdStrike halted 8.5 million Windows PCs, disrupting airlines and the NHS; a fix and reboot are now advised.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 27th Jul 2024
CrowdStrike outage inspires ongoing discussions on digital resilience
Data Protection

CrowdStrike outage inspires ongoing discussions on digital resilience

The recent CrowdStrike software update caused a global IT outage, disrupting airlines, banks, media, and healthcare, sparking calls for stronger digital infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
CrowdStrike outage fuels rise in phishing scams, experts argue
Supply Chain

CrowdStrike outage fuels rise in phishing scams, experts argue

Experts are warning of phishing scams exploiting the CrowdStrike Falcon disruption, urging vigilance against fake fixes targeting impacted systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
CrowdStrike outage highlights critical need for disaster planning
AI Security

CrowdStrike outage highlights critical need for disaster planning

CrowdStrike's global outage highlights the critical need for disaster preparedness and business continuity, with experts stressing robust recovery plans and clear communication.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Global IT outage sparks chaos, calls for robust cybersecurity
Supply Chain

Global IT outage sparks chaos, calls for robust cybersecurity

A global IT outage linked to Crowdstrike's software has caused widespread chaos, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity across key sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Microsoft Azure outage causes global disruption across industries
Supply Chain

Microsoft Azure outage causes global disruption across industries

The Microsoft Azure outage, triggered by a faulty CrowdStrike update, disrupted banking, aviation, and healthcare globally, highlighting cybersecurity flaws.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
Global IT outages disrupt key sectors globally due to updates
Ransomware

Global IT outages disrupt key sectors globally due to updates

Global IT outages caused by Microsoft and CrowdStrike updates disrupt key sectors, sparking urgent calls for improved cybersecurity practices.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
Cyber Security experts respond to global IT outage
Supply Chain

Cyber Security experts respond to global IT outage

It comes after a major IT outage linked to a Windows security update stopped essential services around the world, causing significant disruption.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
CrowdStrike launches Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR with AI integration
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CrowdStrike launches Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR with AI integration

CrowdStrike unveils Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR, integrating generative AI with the Falcon platform to accelerate cyberattack response.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
CrowdStrike launches Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR system
Cloud Security

CrowdStrike launches Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR system

CrowdStrike has unveiled its Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR system, enhancing cybersecurity with rapid interventions to combat breaches across enterprise networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024

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CrowdStrike security issue causes global Windows system failures
Security Operations Centres

CrowdStrike security issue causes global Windows system failures

CrowdStrike's Falcon sensor causes global Windows BSOD, hitting emergency, banking, and aviation sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 21st Jul 2024