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The Three Worst IT Failures of 2024
Looking back at three of the worst IT outages of last year
Another year has passed, bringing both new technology and unexpected IT outages.
As we rely more on digital systems, even short disruptions can cause big problems for communication, businesses, and essential services.
These incidents remind us how fragile our digital world is and why we must keep improving security, reliability, and response plans.
In this article, we will take a look at three of the worst IT outages of 2024.
The worst of it all
In one of the most catastrophic IT outages in recent history, a routine CrowdStrike Falcon update brought the world to a standstill for an entire day.
The problem started with an agent designed to monitor and protect multiple devices across the enterprise. Instead, it became the cause of what every IT systems manager fears most: a complete operational nightmare.
It was July 19, and as people prepared to leave for the holidays, chaos ensued. Airports around the world shut down, and many screens displayed the familiar Blue Screen of Death typical of Windows systems.
