In recent times, the frequency of large-scale attacks on corporate enterprise IT has been on the rise. While this is not surprising given the ongoing battle against cyber threats, a new type of tech threat is emerging that often goes unnoticed – the single-point failure. This type of failure, caused by errors in one part
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In a recent tech catastrophe, CrowdStrike’s faulty update wreaked havoc on 8.5 million Windows devices, causing widespread disruptions across various industries such as retailers, banks, airlines, and more. Despite Microsoft’s attempt to downplay the impact by stating that it affected less than one percent of all Windows machines, the repercussions were felt far and wide.
The 1960 Olympics in Rome witnessed one of the most controversial gold medals in the history of swimming. Australian swimmer John Devitt and American Lance Larson both finished the 100-meter freestyle men’s swimming event with a time of 55.2 seconds. Despite Larson being technically faster by one-tenth of a second, the head judge at the
The recent global IT outage that left screens blue worldwide was not the work of a cyberterrorist attack as initially suspected, but rather a botched software update from CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company. This incident sheds light on the fragile nature of our modern society’s reliance on IT infrastructure, affecting businesses, airports, hospitals, and more. The
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has seen significant growth in recent years, revolutionizing various industries by streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency. In a feature article published in AIChE Journal, Dr. Faisal Khan, along with a team of esteemed researchers, explores the challenges and benefits of integrating Intelligence Augmentation (IA) into process safety systems. The research aims to
Rare earth magnetic materials are known for their unique properties, which stem from the behavior of electrons in the 4f shell. These electrons have long been considered difficult to control, making it challenging to manipulate the magnetic properties of rare earth elements. However, a recent breakthrough by a team of researchers from HZB, Freie Universität
Today, computer systems both in Australia and abroad experienced a massive outage due to an update pushed out by security software provider CrowdStrike. The CrowdStrike Falcon platform, utilized by businesses and organizations for security monitoring on desktops and notebooks, was the software predominantly affected by this update. The aftermath of this software failure resulted in
Google has recently announced that it is raising its minimum quality requirements for Android apps available on the Play Store. This decision comes as a means to improve user experience and ensure that only high-quality apps are accessible to users. As of August 31st, apps that demonstrate “limited functionality and content” will no longer be
The recent major outage experienced by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has sent shockwaves through global businesses, causing a significant disruption. The incident led to a plunge in CrowdStrike’s shares and affected businesses worldwide, highlighting the vulnerabilities of modern IT environments. This article delves into the implications of the outage and the concerns raised regarding CrowdStrike’s market