Worldwide technology disruptions caused by I.T. outage

A global information technology disruption caused by CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm, has led to major outages for airlines, banks, media companies, and telecommunications firms using Microsoft computer systems. Travelers at Bismarck Airport faced delays and cancellations of flights from major airlines such as Delta and United, with delays expected to continue into the following days. Allegiant travelers had all flights before 1 p.m. canceled, leaving passengers frustrated and unable to find alternative transportation options. CrowdStrike CEO George Krantz clarified that the outage was not a cyber attack but rather an issue with a software update. The interconnected nature of operating systems worldwide makes organizations vulnerable to such disruptions. Major airlines nationwide are still grappling with system disruptions and delays. Bismarck Airport Director Greg Haug advised passengers to stay updated on their airline’s social media channels for flight schedule changes, refunds, and rebooking options. The situation remains ongoing as businesses affected by the disruption work to restore normal operations.

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