CrowdStrike Took Down Australia And Half The World Now Facing Massive Compensation Claims


The reputation of a Company that describes themselves as one of the world’s best cyber security Companies is in tatters tonight, with the US business facing the potential of being sued by hundreds of business including major retailers in Australia and insurance Companies looking to claw back payouts for lost income, airline delays and customers affected by what is being described as the world’s biggest technology disaster.

At the heart of the problem is CrowdStrike Falcon software which the US Company describes as award-winning, AI-powered cybersecurity that protects small and medium businesses (SMBs) from ransomware and data breaches

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Source: ChannelNews


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