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Inside the global computer crash

2024/7/23
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This chapter delves into the global IT outage caused by CrowdStrike's faulty update, impacting various sectors worldwide. It explores the chain of events, the role of CrowdStrike and Microsoft, and the broader implications for technology reliance.
  • CrowdStrike's update caused a major IT outage affecting banks, airlines, and more.
  • The outage highlighted the fragility of relying on specific tech infrastructures.
  • Microsoft emphasized that the issue was not a Windows problem.
  • The incident sparked discussions on security and technological resilience.

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Today on the flagship podcast of configuration changes:

The Verge's Tom Warren joins the show to to talk about the story and legacy of the CrowdStrike crash). 

Then we talk with *The Verge'*s Victoria Song and Zombies, Run creator Adrian Hon about making exercising fun without making it competitive and awful.

Finally, we answer a hotline question about handheld gadgets for new parents — because there's a lot of time to kill when there's a baby around.

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