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Historic IT outage causes travel chaos, leaves airlines reeling – CBS News Watch CBS News A software meltdown caused one of the largest tech outages in modern history, grounding thousands of flights worldwide Friday, stranding travelers and leaving airlines scrambling for answers. Kris Van Cleave reports. View CBS News In Be the first to know
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The Microsoft outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike software update has caused the return of a familiar — and dreaded — screen for many Windows users: what has come to be known informally as the “blue screen of death,” indicating that their computer systems are down. The outage has affected consumers and businesses across the
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CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm headquartered in Austin, Texas, is linked to the Microsoft outage affecting airlines, banks and other businesses worldwide on Friday. The company provides antivirus software to Microsoft for its Windows devices, and many industries globally — from banking to retail to health care — use the company’s software to protect against breaches and hackers.
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Worldwide Microsoft outage impacts flights, disrupts business – CBS News Watch CBS News A worldwide computer outage, centered on Microsoft, has grounded flights and disrupted businesses. Some TV channels have been knocked off the air as IT experts scramble to fix it. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for
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What to know about the Microsoft outage – CBS News Watch CBS News New York Times technology reporter Adam Satariano explains the impact and risks of the computer outage that is centered on Microsoft and what users can expect. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live
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SpaceX is building a souped-up version of its cargo Dragon spacecraft to drive the International Space Station out of orbit for a controlled re-entry and breakup over an uninhabited stretch of ocean when the lab is finally retired in the 2030 timeframe, NASA and company officials said Wednesday. The ISS Deorbit Vehicle, or DV, will
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Apple released a beta version of iOS 18, its latest operating system for its iPhone and other devices, for some consumers and developers to test. The new operating system includes more customization and a redesigned Photos app. The preview, released Monday, provides the public with a sneak peek ahead of the software’s official debut this
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Elon Musk’s Texas move announcement draws mixed responses from California leaders Elon Musk’s Texas move announcement draws mixed responses from California leaders 02:53 Tech mogul Elon Musk announced Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law
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AT&T says customer data exposed in massive data breach – CBS News Watch CBS News AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of “nearly all” its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports. View CBS News In Be
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3 tips to spot misinformation online – CBS News Watch CBS News It’s more important than ever to scrutinize what you see online. These three tips from CBS News Confirmed will help you know what to trust. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and
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