Global chaos as Microsoft Windows 10 crashes, airports, banks, corporates paralyzed 

The Capital News 
In an unprecedented event, Microsoft Windows 10 users across the globe are facing severe system crashes, causing their devices to suddenly shut down or restart. The global outage is affecting various sectors, including airlines, banking and essential services, stock market platforms, and other financial institutions, leading to significant operational issues for businesses and organizations worldwide. Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport and Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport reported technical glitches. This catastrophic failure of Microsoft Windows 10 has resulted in PCs getting stuck on recovery screens or encountering the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error.

The message displayed to users reads: “Your device ran into a problem and needs to restart. We’re just collecting some error info, and then we’ll restart for you.” Worldwide crisis The impact of this crash has been staggering, affecting not only corporate offices but also critical infrastructure such as banks, supermarkets, telecommunications, and airports across the United States, Australia, Japan, India, and numerous other countries.

The crisis has reportedly led to the grounding and cancellation of flights across the United States, with Sydney Airport in Australia experiencing significant disruptions. Passengers have been left in chaos, unable to check in their bags or access essential services. In a statement, Microsoft attributed the crash to a recent update from CrowdStrike, a US-based cybersecurity provider.

Microsoft has assured users that they are working on resolving the issue as swiftly as possible. Meanwhile, CrowdStrike has acknowledged the problem, stating, “CrowdStrike is aware of reports of crashes on Windows hosts related to the Falcon sensor. Status updates will be posted on our website as we have more information to share, including when the issue is resolved.” CrowdStrike’s Falcon platform is renowned for its comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, including endpoint protection, threat intelligence, incident response, and security updates.

The failure of such a critical component has sent ripples across multiple sectors, highlighting the dependency on robust cybersecurity measures Global Outage In India, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport and Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport reported technical glitches. The Delhi Airport authorities stated, “Due to the global IT issue, some of the services at the Delhi Airport were temporarily impacted. We are closely working with all our stakeholders to minimize the inconvenience to our flyers.”

Additionally, traders on platforms like Nuvama, 5paisa, and Motilal Oswal faced disruptions in placing market orders. In the United States, reports of 911 outages emerged in several states. Major airlines, including American Airlines, Delta, and United, grounded all flights. Los Angeles Airport was notably impacted by the global IT outages, causing significant delays and cancellations. The London Stock Exchange experienced disruptions due to the outage.

The Australian government held an emergency meeting as airports and payment systems faced major disruptions. Supermarkets and retailers across the country reported several glitches. Berlin Airport suspended flights, and disruptions were reported at Amsterdam Airport. Israel’s central bank noted impacts on banks, while Hong Kong Airport switched to manual check-in procedures due to the outage