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Huge Windows Blackout Hits Banks, Airports And More


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https://www.forbes.com/sites/barrycollins/2024/07/19/huge-windows-blackout-hits-banks-airports-and-more/

Reports are emerging of a widespread Windows failure that is bringing down the systems of the emergency services, banks, airports and more.

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2024/jul/19/australia-news-live-offshore-detainees-energy-ministers-meet-renewables-transition-heath-housing-cost-of-living

Australia news live: media companies, banks and supermarkets hit by global outage linked to Windows PCs

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cnk4jdwp49et

Planes grounded as mass worldwide IT outage hits airlines, media and banks

 

 

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On 7/19/2024 at 3:22 PM, Stratovarius said:

My company one still working. Sigh.

Look like crowdstrike. What is that anyway?

 Facebook page most friends in hk all experienced blue screen since 1pm. 

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On 7/19/2024 at 3:25 PM, Kopites said:

Look like crowdstrike. What is that anyway?

 Facebook page most friends in hk all experienced blue screen since 1pm. 

"Windows machines are reportedly failing to boot, with unconfirmed reports suggesting the problem lies with the software of cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike."

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On 7/19/2024 at 3:32 PM, Stratovarius said:

"Windows machines are reportedly failing to boot, with unconfirmed reports suggesting the problem lies with the software of cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike."

Implications will be huge. BBC reported many airlines grounded their flights. SkyTv shut down...etc...

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Why never happen on COE bidding day.? 😥

Maybe got chance to see $1 COE again...

 

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I read Singapore, Malaysia, hk airports already using manual check in as of now. 

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On 7/19/2024 at 4:02 PM, Jamesc said:

So Ctrl, Alt, Delete and open Windows can work again?

I doubt so. Blue screen. 

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When one door closes...many windows of opportunities open...

KNN...how i wish office windows are all closed so I can leave early through that one open door...😂

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