A single software update by Crowdstrike has caused worldwide chaos, grounding flights, shutting down hospital procedures, and causing widespread travel disruptions. American Airlines grounded all its flights, hospitals had to cancel operations, and even 911 systems broke down. Crowdstrike has confirmed the issue and deployed a fix, but the extent of the problem may require hands-on rebooting of every affected machine. This incident raises questions about the vulnerabilities of the modern internet and the reliance on just a few major companies. How can we ensure the stability and security of our increasingly interconnected world in the face of such disruptions?
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