Outage. That's a word you never heard a few years ago. Or 'digital pandemic' as it was described in one of the more sensationalist headlines.
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike confirmed an update had affected customers using Microsoft Windows around the world.
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike confirmed an update had affected customers using Microsoft Windows around the world.
Some 167 flights scheduled to depart UK airports were axed on Friday.
Some 167 flights scheduled to depart UK airports were axed on Friday.
More than 160 UK flights have been axed and many more were delayed following the technical glitch.
More than 160 UK flights have been axed and many more were delayed following the technical glitch.
As part of the investigation, cocaine worth almost £100 million was seized on a yacht.
As part of the investigation, cocaine worth almost £100 million was seized on a yacht.
The IT outage has resulted in queues and delays at airports, disruption to GP services and payment failures in some shops.
The IT outage has resulted in queues and delays at airports, disruption to GP services and payment failures in some shops.
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has confirmed it is the source of the issue.
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has confirmed it is the source of the issue.
Chief executive George Kurtz said the incident was caused by a software defect and not a security incident.
Chief executive George Kurtz said the incident was caused by a software defect and not a security incident.
