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Windows machines worldwide displayed BSoD screen following a faulty update pushed out by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A faulty update released by CrowdStrike Falcon is causing Windows systems to display a BSoD screen. The incident is causing widespread global disruptions, impacting critical infrastructure such as airports, hospitals, and TV stations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company confirmed that the incident was not a cyber attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“CrowdStrike is actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts. Mac and Linux hosts are not impacted. This is not a security incident or cyberattack.” reads the statement<\/strong><\/a> published by the cybersecurity firm. “The issue has been identified, isolated and a fix has been deployed. We refer customers to the support portal for the latest updates and will continue to provide complete and continuous updates on our website.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CrowdStrike is actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts. Mac and Linux hosts are not impacted. This is not a security incident or cyberattack. The issue has been identified, isolated and a fix has been deployed. We\u2026<\/p>— George Kurtz (@George_Kurtz) July 19, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>