CrowdStrike issue causes mass global tech disruptions

[JTScribe]

Tell me again how great and secure "the cloud" is.

It has nothing to do with the cloud. CrowdStrike is a security/anti-virus software. Their latest update pushed a corrupt file that causes blue screens.

 

[JTScribe]

We only have 1 pc affected here at my factory, everyone else leaves their pc on and has auto updates turned off. Has there been a fix announced yet?

Yes. If your IT guys aren't aware tell them to check Reddit or the CrowdStrike page.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

It has nothing to do with the cloud. CrowdStrike is a security/anti-virus software. Their latest update pushed a corrupt file that causes blue screens.

Still affected things globally. Things that are seemingly unrelated, but as we see, are all interconnected - like the cloud.

 

[Creedmoor]

I just logged in to my work. No disruptions that I can see.

Me too, hope it doesn't affect porn err o onlyfans page,,,,, I mean retirement checks.

 

[rhamersley]

 

[JTScribe]

Still affected things globally. Things that are seemingly unrelated, but as we see, are all interconnected - like the cloud.

In computer terms, calling that an issue with the cloud is like calling a clip a magazine. Just sayin' ...

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Heh…

 

[DoggyDaddy]

In computer terms, calling that an issue with the cloud is like calling a clip a magazine. Just sayin' ...

Been in IT since 1995. I'm entitled to my opinion.

 

[foszoe]

Root Cause: Biden called to duty outside 10 am to 4 pm hit the wrong red button in the meme.

 

[Leadeye]

Means less out here in the GSF, but I wonder if the people who build this stuff really understand what they have made completely. When it quits working they don't appear confident about cause or repairs.

 

[foszoe]

I should have shorted CRWD.

Why can't I seem to make the right mistakes at the right time?

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

I guess IU (at least the IUF) is affected.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Means less out here in the GSF, but I wonder if the people who build this stuff really understand what they have made completely. When it quits working they don't appear confident about cause or repairs.

The ability of tech support to troubleshoot and fix problems seems to shrink every day. I recently had an issue at work and finally “called“ in. They gave it a try but after they did everything I tried they threw their hands up and asked me if there’s anything else they could do to help me today.

 

[JTScribe]

Been in IT since 1995. I'm entitled to my opinion.

You've got me beat by a year. I've been up since zero-dark thirty, I'm a little cranky.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

You've got me beat by a year. I've been up since zero-dark thirty, I'm a little cranky.

I hear ya. The whole "cloud" subject makes me cranky. We've recently started using OneDrive at work and it sucks hugely. Whoever thought it was a good idea to let multiple people edit a document simultaneously was an idiot. It's caused nothing but problems, especially with password protected documents. Never had that issue with a shared network drive.

 

[COOPADUP]

I hear ya. The whole "cloud" subject makes me cranky. We've recently started using OneDrive at work and it sucks hugely. Whoever thought it was a good idea to let multiple people edit a document simultaneously was an idiot. It's caused nothing but problems, especially with password protected documents. Never had that issue with a shared network drive.

I can agree with you on that note. Updating a OneDrive spreadsheet with 15 other people is a lesson in chaos.

 

[rhamersley]

I hear ya. The whole "cloud" subject makes me cranky. We've recently started using OneDrive at work and it sucks hugely. Whoever thought it was a good idea to let multiple people edit a document simultaneously was an idiot. It's caused nothing but problems, especially with password protected documents. Never had that issue with a shared network drive.

We've been using Microsoft things for about a year and a half now. We had to set up a stand alone I think they called it a NAS or something because when you reference files for Revit, the links have the user who last accessed it's name in the address (c:\..., whatever that's actually called, not a computer guy). When someone else tries to access it, it won't show up because the call address doesn't match. Hated Google just on principle, but at least we could all use the same set of files.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

I hear ya. The whole "cloud" subject makes me cranky. We've recently started using OneDrive at work and it sucks hugely. Whoever thought it was a good idea to let multiple people edit a document simultaneously was an idiot. It's caused nothing but problems, especially with password protected documents. Never had that issue with a shared network drive.

They implemented that crap at our plant this month. I am not a fan.

 

[indyblue]

I think they called it a NAS or something

Network Attached Storage, nothing more than hard drives attached to the network.

Maybe this incident will cause the corporate types to reconsider use of the cloud and SAAS.

I’ve always wondered why any company would allow their data to reside anywhere not under their direct control (the cloud).

I am so glad I’m retired from this industry. Computers and software have evolved from doing the work for the users to just being moneymaking revenue machines for the software companies.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Network Attached Storage, nothing more than hard drives attached to the network.

Maybe this incident will cause the corporate types to reconsider use of the cloud and SAAS.

I’ve always wondered why any company would allow their data to reside anywhere not under their direct control (the cloud).

Working for the .gov, I'm pretty certain that the right palms were greased to talk them into this crap.