Global Tech Outage

*Ongoing story at time of publication* A widespread global IT outage on Friday affected major airlines, media companies, banks, and telecommunications firms worldwide. The issue was linked to an update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, used by many Fortune 500 companies. The outage caused flight cancellations and delays, particularly in the U.S., where over 500 flights were canceled. The disruption extended to various sectors, including healthcare, stock exchanges, and public transportation systems across multiple countries. CrowdStrike's CEO stated that the problem was not a security incident or cyberattack but rather a defect in a content update for Windows hosts. The Federal Aviation Administration monitored the situation closely, while airports and affected companies worked to mitigate the impact. Despite the widespread nature of the outage, global internet connectivity remained largely unaffected.