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8.5 Million Screens Turned Blue

Jul 30, 2024

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The recent CrowdStrike update glitch caused a global wave of blue screens, but it wasn't a malicious attack (phew!). This highlights the importance of rock-solid QA/QC in cybersecurity. Imagine if that faulty code were a real threat?



The incident also sparked a conversation about relying too heavily on a single vendor. Remember, diversification is key in your security strategy!



On the bright side, we saw CrowdStrike's impressive global reach. Talk about a massive attack... surface, that is (but let's not give anyone ideas! 😉 😉 ).



Here are some key takeaways:



1. Security is a constant battle. Even the best tools can glitch.


2. Don't put all your eggs in one security basket.


3. Rigorous testing is crucial to avoid major headaches (and downtime!).



Let's use this as a learning opportunity to strengthen our collective cyber defenses! 

Jul 30, 2024

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