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A global tech outage on Friday, caused by a software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, disrupted industries from travel to finance, highlighting the risks of a highly interconnected digital world. The glitch affected flights, broadcasters, health care, and banking services, with companies like Microsoft and major airlines experiencing significant disruptions. CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz apologized for the incident, which led to a notable drop in the company's shares, while its rivals gained. Although there were no signs of a malicious attack, U.S. agencies warned of potential exploitation by hackers. The outage underscored the vulnerabilities of global computing systems, prompting a swift response from companies and government agencies to restore normal operations.
