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CrowdStrike Exposes the True Cause of the Worldwide IT Meltdown

Vijay Kumar Gupta
10 min readAug 28, 2024

Introduction

In an increasingly interconnected digital world, where businesses rely heavily on IT infrastructure to manage their operations, any disruption can have catastrophic consequences. In recent years, the world has witnessed several large-scale IT meltdowns that have crippled businesses, governments, and even critical infrastructures. One of the most significant incidents occurred when a worldwide IT meltdown left organizations across various sectors struggling to restore normal operations.

Amidst the chaos and speculation, CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity firm, took the initiative to investigate the root cause of this global crisis. With their advanced threat intelligence and forensic capabilities, CrowdStrike uncovered the underlying factors that led to the unprecedented IT failure. This blog will delve into CrowdStrike’s findings, the technical details of the attack, and the lessons that organizations can learn to prevent such meltdowns in the future.

The Scale of the IT Meltdown

Before diving into CrowdStrike’s findings, it’s essential to understand the magnitude of the IT meltdown. The incident affected organizations across different industries, including finance, healthcare, transportation, and government services…

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Vijay Kumar Gupta
Vijay Kumar Gupta

Written by Vijay Kumar Gupta

Vijay Gupta is an inspiring public speaker and social entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to bringing about positive change and empowering communities.

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