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
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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
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An issue with a faulty update from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike has caused thousands of Windows machines to experience the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) at boot. This problem is not limited to just individual users, as it is affecting a wide range of businesses around the globe. Banks, airlines, TV broadcasters, supermarkets, and more