A software update for Microsoft Windows operating systems issued by the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike was the root cause of the recent global tech outage that hit many parts of the world.

The incident, which affected 8.5 million Microsoft Windows devices, led to widespread disruptions of airlines, banks, broadcasters, healthcare providers, retail payment terminals and cash machines globally, with the cost of the outage estimated to top $1 billion.

On this episode of Morning Shot, Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist at ESET - a cybersecurity software company shares his insights on the scale of impact of the outage and mitigation strategies for future instances.

Presented by: Audrey Siek 
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Assistant Producer: Simone Chuah
Photo credits: Bing Guan/Reuters 

A software update for Microsoft Windows operating systems issued by the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike was the root cause of the recent global tech outage that hit many parts of the world.
The incident, which affected 8.5 million Microsoft Windows devices, led to widespread disruptions of airlines, banks, broadcasters, healthcare providers, retail payment terminals and cash machines globally, with the cost of the outage estimated to top $1 billion.
On this episode of Morning Shot, Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist at ESET - a cybersecurity software company shares his insights on the scale of impact of the outage and mitigation strategies for future instances.
Presented by: Audrey Siek  Produced &amp; Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Simone Chuah Photo credits: Bing Guan/Reuters

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Advertisement