CrowdStrike – Massive Global IT Chaos. Don’t Worry, Your Websites Are Safe

Hey everyone,

You might have heard about the global chaos caused by a CrowdStrike cybersecurity glitch today. Banks, airlines, media, and tech platforms around the world, including Australia, the US, and Europe, have been hit hard by this issue. Even some 911 emergency lines in the US went down! 😱

But don’t panic—your websites hosted with euhost are perfectly safe and secure.

What’s Happening?

A glitch in CrowdStrike’s Falcon threat-detection software caused massive outages. Windows PCs crashed, enterprise infrastructure went down, and countless businesses were disrupted. CrowdStrike has since rolled out a fix, but the chaos it caused is still being felt globally.

• Widespread Outages: Banks, airlines, media outlets, and tech platforms globally experienced simultaneous disruptions. Affected services include Commonwealth Bank, NAB, Suncorp, Microsoft 365, Foxtel, and ABC.
• Blue Screen of Death: Many Windows PC users reported that their machines crashed, displaying the dreaded “blue screen of death.” Attempts to reboot were unsuccessful, causing major headaches for businesses relying on these systems.
• Grounded Flights: Major airlines like American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines had to ground flights due to communication issues caused by the glitch.
• Impact on Financial Institutions: Banks in South Africa, Israel, and across Europe reported disruptions, affecting transactions and customer access to online services.
• Healthcare Services Hit: In the UK, the NHS and GP surgeries experienced significant issues, hindering their ability to provide essential services.
• Media Blackouts: Broadcasters like Sky News and CBBC went off the air, leaving viewers in the dark.
• Corporate Chaos: Major companies like Allianz and Visa faced internal disruptions, impacting their ability to operate normally.

Why You Shouldn’t Worry

1. Our Servers Are Rock-Solid: Unlike some, we don’t rely on glitch-prone systems. Your websites remain unaffected and secure.
2. Safety First: Even if your internet connection gets cut off, your website will stay safe and sound on our servers.
3. Expert Management: Our team is always on top of things, ensuring your websites run smoothly, no matter what.

So, while the world deals with this cybersecurity hiccup, rest assured that with euhost, your websites are in safe hands.

Stay safe, stay secure, and let’s keep your websites running smoothly!

P.S. If our datacenter somehow falls, well, we’ll fall too. But don’t worry, we’re like cockroaches—impossible to kill. We’ve got backups for our backups and will come back stronger. It’s tough times, but seriously, don’t panic! 😂💪