Crowdstrike update cost DELTA $500 million
WASHINGTON – The conflict between Delta Air Lines and Microsoft, which arose from the IT outage in July 2023, demonstrates the complexity and interdependencies in modern digital infrastructure. The incident, triggered by a faulty software update from CrowdStrike, led to … Continue reading Crowdstrike update cost DELTA $500 million
Microsoft Shifts to iPhone for security reasons
REDMOND / HONG KONG – In a bold move to enhance cybersecurity, Microsoft has mandated a switch from Android to iPhones for its employees in China and Hong Kong. Starting September 2024, staff members will be required to use iPhones, … Continue reading Microsoft Shifts to iPhone for security reasons
German IT specialist saves Internet from major attack
BERLIN – Andres Freund, a German software developer at Microsoft in the U.S., is currently celebrated as a hero worldwide. His attention and expertise saved the Internet from a dangerous attack that could have harmed millions of users. The discovery … Continue reading German IT specialist saves Internet from major attack
China: 15 percent of Windows OS to be replaced per year
Beijing – China has decided to replace 15% of the Windows operating systems on its government computers with domestic operating systems each year, hoping to have made a significant impact by 2020, reports Duowei News, a media outlet operated by … Continue reading China: 15 percent of Windows OS to be replaced per year