Global Cyber Outage Causes Chaos
Flights Grounded, Businesses Disrupted
A major global cyber outage has caused widespread disruptions, grounding flights, disrupting businesses, and affecting essential services. The outage, which began on Friday, has impacted organizations and individuals in a variety of countries, including the United States, Australia, and Europe.
Impact on Travel
The outage has had a significant impact on the aviation industry, with numerous airlines being forced to ground flights. Delta Air Lines, one of the largest carriers in the United States, has been particularly affected, with hundreds of flights being canceled or delayed. Other airlines, including United Airlines and American Airlines, have also reported disruptions.
Business Disruptions
The outage has also caused major disruptions to businesses, particularly those that rely on IT systems for their operations. Banks, supermarkets, and other businesses have been affected, with many reporting difficulties accessing data, processing transactions, and communicating with customers.
Attribution and Investigation
The outage has been attributed to CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm whose software is used by many organizations around the world. Investigations into the incident are ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the cause and scope of the disruption.
No Australian Link
The National Cyber Security Coordinator in Australia has stated that there is no evidence to suggest that the outage was linked to any Australian cyber activity.
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