Global digital services, from airlines to healthcare and finance, were disrupted due to an outage caused by a software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. The outage affected critical operational software across various industries, leading to significant backlogs that are expected to take days to resolve. The incident has raised concerns about dependency on a few technology firms, and highlighted the need for better backup and contingency systems.
US experiences 47% of global utilities cyberattacks
A recent report shows an increase in cyberattacks targeting the utilities sector. This highlights the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to cyber threats, emphasizing the importance