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Cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike pushed an update that caused millions of Windows computers to enter recovery mode, triggering the blue screen of death. Learn ...

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[-] General_Shenanigans@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

This happened because a file that CrowdStrike pushed out, which by their own processes is not one that is signed, was immediately pushed out with one of their updates. This update was pushed directly through CrowdStrike’s own method, not via Windows Update. CrowdStrike maintains this capability in order to quickly respond to and prevent security threats. The fact that they have .sys files that aren’t signed is crazy on its own, and a huge screwup by CrowdStrike. So many companies relied upon and trusted this company because up until now, everybody considered it a great product, so it was extremely popular and prevalent. It’s been a huge wake up call for everybody in I.T.

[-] MetaCubed@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I'm not sure if you intended to reply to me, but I am aware of this. Thanks for checking my understanding though :)

[-] General_Shenanigans@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

lol you are correct. I meant to reply to the other guy. Low on sleep like many of us here

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