In a significant global incident, a massive IT outage linked to Microsoft has disrupted services worldwide, affecting airlines, airports, banks, and media outlets. The outage is attributed to an antivirus update by CrowdStrike, leading to widespread chaos across various sectors.
As travelers face canceled flights and long delays, the impact of the outage extends to major events such as the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which also reported disruptions in their IT systems.