22 Jul
CrowdStrike Incident Update
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On Friday, the 19th of July, CrowdStrike reported a widespread outage caused by a software update affecting Windows systems. The outage resulted in issues such as Blue Screens of Death (BSOD), sudden shutdowns, and usability problems. It's important to note that CrowdStrike has confirmed this incident is not related to any cybersecurity breach or malicious activity.
WHAT IS THE UPDATE ON BLACKBIRD IT CLIENTS?
We have worked with a small number of clients that have been impacted by the event. If you believe your organisation may have been impacted, and you need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us promptly.
BE AWARE OF SCAMMERS OFFERING ASSISTANCE
There have been a number of threat actors pretending to offer assistance in relation to the CrowdStrike update. Please be extra vigilant and ensure that you only obtain support from known IT support agents. Don't be afraid to call your support contacts to validate any support assistance.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO TO STAY SECURE?
To maintain your ongoing security, we advise staying vigilant and promoting a robust cybersecurity culture. Ensuring all staff members are educated about best practices will significantly enhance your organisation's defences against potential threats.
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) advises organisations to diligently apply updates and patches to their software and security products to enhance their cybersecurity posture.
CROWDSTRIKE RESPONSE
In response to this incident,CrowdStrike has issued additional technical guidance aimed at helping customers address any remediation challenges, particularly those related to Bitlocker implementations. CrowdStrike is actively working with customers impacted by the outage and has issued a statement on their blog.
If you are a CrowdStrike customer and you need assistance implementing any advice on their blog, please contact us promptly via support@blackbirdit.com.au
QUESTIONS?
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your security and well-being remain our utmost priority.