Tag: CrowdStrike

  • The Register: 1 in 10 orgs dumping their security vendors after CrowdStrike outage

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/19/german_crowdstrike_reaction/ Source: The Register Title: 1 in 10 orgs dumping their security vendors after CrowdStrike outage Feedly Summary: Many left reeling from July’s IT meltdown, but not to worry, it was all unavoidable Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) says one in ten organizations in the country affected by CrowdStrike’s outage in…

  • The Register: Microsoft is updating Windows to avoid repeat of CrowdStrike catastrophe

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/13/microsoft_is_updating_windows_to/ Source: The Register Title: Microsoft is updating Windows to avoid repeat of CrowdStrike catastrophe Feedly Summary: Existing low-level kernel access for security solutions will undergo a rework Microsoft says it’s working on Windows to allow endpoint security solutions to operate outside of the operating system’s kernel, all with a view to preventing…

  • Slashdot: Microsoft To Revamp Windows Kernel Access for Security Vendors

    Source URL: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/24/09/12/1849229/microsoft-to-revamp-windows-kernel-access-for-security-vendors?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Microsoft To Revamp Windows Kernel Access for Security Vendors Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Microsoft plans to enhance security for its Windows operating system by enabling security vendors like CrowdStrike to function outside the OS kernel. This move comes in response to a problematic update from…

  • Hacker News: Microsoft hosts a security summit but no press, public allowed

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/08/28/microsoft_closed_security_summit/ Source: Hacker News Title: Microsoft hosts a security summit but no press, public allowed Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The upcoming security summit hosted by Microsoft in collaboration with CrowdStrike and other endpoint security partners is expected to address crucial issues surrounding security resiliency, particularly in light of…

  • Hacker News: CrowdStrike faces onslaught of legal action from faulty software update

    Source URL: https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/02/crowdstrike-faces-onslaught-of-legal-action-from-faulty-software-update/ Source: Hacker News Title: CrowdStrike faces onslaught of legal action from faulty software update Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the legal fallout from a faulty software update by CrowdStrike, affecting multiple companies, including Delta. Key implications involve shareholder lawsuits, potential negligence claims, class action dynamics,…

  • The Register: House to grill CrowdStrike exec on epic IT meltdown… no, not the CEO

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/02/crowdstrike_vp_house_subcommittee/ Source: The Register Title: House to grill CrowdStrike exec on epic IT meltdown… no, not the CEO Feedly Summary: VP Adam Meyers to testify about that faulty software update which ruined July and some of August Crowdstrike is to be hauled before the US House Homeland Security Committee this month to explain…

  • The Register: CrowdStrike’s meltdown didn’t dent its market dominance … yet

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/08/29/crowdstrikes_q2_earnings/ Source: The Register Title: CrowdStrike’s meltdown didn’t dent its market dominance … yet Feedly Summary: Total revenue for Q2 grew 32 percent CrowdStrike’s major meltdown a month ago doesn’t look like affecting the cyber security vendor’s market dominance anytime soon, based on its earnings reported Wednesday.… AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary:…

  • Slashdot: How Should Cybersecurity Evolve After Crowdstrike’s Outage?

    Source URL: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/24/08/24/2216232/how-should-cybersecurity-evolve-after-crowdstrikes-outage?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: How Should Cybersecurity Evolve After Crowdstrike’s Outage? Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Microsoft is convening with CrowdStrike and various security companies to address issues stemming from a faulty software update that caused widespread crashes of Windows computers. This meeting aims to explore safer application practices using…

  • Slashdot: Microsoft Plans Windows Security Overhaul After CrowdStrike Outage

    Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/24/08/23/1520228/microsoft-plans-windows-security-overhaul-after-crowdstrike-outage?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Microsoft Plans Windows Security Overhaul After CrowdStrike Outage Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Microsoft is enhancing its Windows security protocols in response to a significant software failure caused by a CrowdStrike update, which affected millions of devices globally. This initiative aims to improve the robustness of…

  • The Register: CrowdStrike deja vu as ‘performance issue’ causes delays

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/08/22/crowdstrike_deja_vu/ Source: The Register Title: CrowdStrike deja vu as ‘performance issue’ causes delays Feedly Summary: Not related to the massive outage in July, security biz spokesperson told us Some IT administrators suffered a moment of deja vu on Thursday morning as CrowdStrike blamed a cloud service issue for performance problems and lagging boot…