A major IT outage disrupted global travel plans over the weekend, though it affected fewer computers than initially feared. Microsoft revealed that a problematic software update from CrowdStrike impacted 8.5 million Windows devices, less than 1% of the total. Despite the relatively small number, the incident severely affected critical sectors, including airports, hospitals, and banks, leading to significant operational issues. The disruptions were particularly noticeable at airports, which continued to struggle through the weekend. Additionally, global cyberdefense agencies have reported an increase in phishing attacks exploiting the outage.
