Cyber Disorders In Australia Due To RapidStrice Falcon Software Update

George Kurtz, President and CEO of CrowdStrike (photo: x @TheCompoundNews)

JAKARTA - Cyber disruption in Australia Friday, July 19, was caused by a software update made by CrowdStrice, which has a software called CrowdStrike Falcon installed on Windows PCs globally.

This software aims to protect against cyberattacks, including credential theft. However, the update launched earlier this week caused the computer to restart and display a blue screen error message (Blue Screen of Death).

CrowdStrike is actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts. Mac and Linux hosts are not impacted. This is not a security incident or cyberattack. The issue has been identified, isolated and a fix has been deployed. We…

— George Kurtz (@George_Kurtz) July 19, 2024

CrowdStricte is actively working with customers affected by a default found in a single content update for Windows hosts. Mac and Linux hosts are not affected. This is not a security incident or cyberattack. The issue has been identified, isolated and a fixed has been deployed. We...

CrowdStrike is a global cybersecurity company focused on preventing cyberattacks. Known for its threat and monitoring intelligence-based platform approach, CrowdStricte provides security solutions that protect identity data, cloud, and provide good visibility in risk areas for the company.

The Core of CrowdStrice business is the provision of powerful cybersecurity solutions, especially in:

CrowdStrike bekerja sama dengan beberapa perusahaan besar di industri keamanan siber dan teknologi, termasuk:

CrowdStrike Falcon:

Policy and Security Strategy:

CrowdStrike plays an important role in improving global cybersecurity standards. With advanced technology and collaboration with strategic partners, they help various organizations fight increasingly complex cyber threats. Security policies implemented by CrowdStrice, such as the use of AI and sustainable monitoring, provide the best examples for industry and assist in creating a more secure digital environment.

The response speed and detection capability of CrowdStrice, as seen in the case of a decrease in the average attack time from 84 minutes in 2022 to 62 minutes in 2023, shows the effectiveness of their approach in protecting digital assets and sensitive data.