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Euronews
19-07-2025
- Euronews
One year since Crowdstrike global outage. What has changed since?
One year ago, a faulty update from a cybersecurity firm took down hospitals, airlines, banks, and government offices around the world. On July 19, 2024, Crowdstrike pushed an update to its Falcon program used by Microsoft Windows computers to collect data on potential new cyberattack methods. The routine operation turned into a 'Blue Screen of Death' (BSOD) for roughly 8.5 million Microsoft users in what many considered one of the largest internet outages in history. The fallout meant significant financial losses for Crowdstrike's customers, estimated at around $10 billion (€8.59 billion). "There were no real warning signs that an incident of this nature was likely," Steve Sands, fellow of the Chartered Institute for IT, told Euronews Next. "Most organisations that rely on Windows would have had no planning in place to cater for such an event". But what did Crowdstrike learn from the outage and what can other companies do to avoid the next one? 'Round-the-clock' surveillance of IT environment needed A year after Crowdstrike, outages at banks and 'major service providers' would suggest that the cybersecurity community hasn't changed much, according to Eileen Haggerty, vice president of product and solutions at cloud security company NETSCOUT. So far this year, a cloud outage from Cloudflare brought down Google Cloud and Spotify in June, changes to Microsoft's Authenticator app led to an outage for thousands using Outlook or Gmail in July, and a software flaw at SentinelOne deleted the critical networks necessary to keep its programs running. Haggerty said that companies need to have visibility to respond to possible software problems before they happen by having 'round-the-clock monitoring' of their networks and their entire IT environment. Haggerty suggests that IT teams conduct 'synthetic tests,' which simulate how a site would handle real traffic before a critical function fails. These tests would provide companies 'with the vital foresight they need to anticipate issues before they even have a chance to materialise,' she added. In a blog post, Microsoft said that synthetic monitoring is not airtight and is not always 'representative of the user experience,' because organisations often push new releases, which can cause the whole system to become unstable. The blog post added that it can improve the response time to fix a mistake once spotted. After an outage happens, Haggerty also suggests building a detailed repository of information about why the incident happened so they can anticipate any potential challenges before they become an issue. Sands said these reports should include plans for resilience and recovery, along with an evaluation of where the company has a reliance on external companies. Any company looking to build with "resilience" should do it as early as possible, since it is difficult to be "bolted on later," he said. "Many companies will have updated their incident response plans based on what happened," Sands said. "However, experience tells us that many will already have forgotten the relatively short-term impact and chaos caused and will have done little or nothing". Nathalie Devillier, an expert at the EU European Cyber Competence Centre, told Euronews last year that European cloud and IT security providers should be based on the same continent. "Both should be in the European space so as not to rely on foreign technology solutions that, as we can see today, have impacts on our machines, on our servers, on our data every day,' she said at the time. What has Crowdstrike itself done after the outage? Crowdstrike said in a recent blog post this month that it developed a self-recovery mode to 'detect crash loops and … transition systems into safe mode,' by itself. There's also a new interface that helps the company's customers have greater flexibility to test for system updates, such as setting different deployment schedules for test systems and critical infrastructure so that it doesn't happen at the same time. A content pinning feature also lets customers lock specific versions of their content and choose when and how updates are applied. CrowdSource also now has a Digital Operations Center that it says will give the company a 'deeper visibility and faster response' to the millions of computers using the technology worldwide. It also conducts regular reviews of their code, quality processes and operational procedures. 'What defined us wasn't that moment, it was everything that came next,' George Kurtz, the CEO of Crowdstrike, said in a LinkedIn post this week, noting that the company is now 'grounded in resilience, transparency and relentless execution'. While Crowdstrike has made some changes, Sands believes it might be "an impossible ask" to avoid another outage at that same level because computers and networks "are by their nature highly complex with many dependencies". "We can certainly improve the resilience of our systems from an architecture and design perspective ... and we can prepare better to detect, respond and recover our systems when outages happen," he said.
Hamilton Spectator
17-07-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
Beloved Brandon Police Service K9 Storm remembered for loyalty and service
The Brandon Police Service (BPS) is mourning the sudden loss of one of its most dedicated members — K9 Storm, a dual-purpose police dog who served alongside Constable Shawn Haggerty for more than seven years. Storm passed away peacefully in his sleep last Friday at the age of nine and a half. His death came as a shock to both his handler's family and fellow officers. 'There were no signs he was unwell,' said Const. Haggerty. 'We were still training and going to work right up until the last week of his life. It came to an abrupt halt.' Storm was more than a working dog — he was family. The Belgian Malinois joined the Brandon Police Service in December 2017 after being selected from a breeder in California for his high ball drive, prey instinct, and strong social temperament. He bonded closely with Haggerty's wife and was a fixture in their home. During his career, Storm played a key role in numerous high-risk operations, including tactical deployments, suspect tracking, and drug interdiction.[/caption] 'The programs have evolved,' Haggerty explained. 'We want dogs to be social now. Not to say they weren't before, but Storm was the perfect example of a dog that could turn it on at work and come home and just be part of the family.' Trained through the Office of the Fire Commissioner in Brandon, Storm helped pave the way for modern K9 training in Manitoba. Haggerty was the first Brandon officer to complete the provincial handler's course. Storm's legacy lives on in a special way — two of his own offspring, Zeus and Blink, are active members of the BPS K9 unit. 'I see a lot of Storm in them,' said Haggerty. 'His son is probably an even stronger dog than Storm, especially in tracking. That was the goal when we bred him — to continue that line of strong, capable working dogs.' During his career, Storm played a key role in numerous high-risk operations, including tactical deployments, suspect tracking, and drug interdiction. Together, he and Haggerty were responsible for seizing approximately $25 million worth of illicit drugs and contraband — a feat unmatched by any other dog in the unit's history. 'He was a perfect partner and an all-around great dog,' said Haggerty. 'I wouldn't change a thing about how we went about our work. I'd do it all over again if I could.' In its statement, the Brandon Police Service described Storm as 'loyal, courageous, intelligent, and gentle,' honouring him for protecting the community while also bringing joy and love to those who knew him. Storm was nearing retirement, and a new puppy had already been purchased to begin training for the next chapter in the unit. But his absence is deeply felt. 'We honour the remarkable career of K9 Storm and express our deepest gratitude to Constable Haggarty for their tireless service together,' the statement read. 'Storm, thank you for protecting our community and for the joy and loyalty you brought into our lives. You will be forever missed, never forgotten.' The Brandon Police Service extended thanks to Peaceful Valley Pet Crematorium, which donated its services after Storm's passing. Rest easy, Storm. — Pam Fedack is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter who works out of the Winnipeg Sun. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada. Have thoughts on what's going on in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, or across the world? Send us a letter to the editor at . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
MultCo health officials warn first heat advisory could be extra dangerous. Here's why
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Multnomah County is preparing for the hottest weekend of the year so far, warning residents that the first weekend of summer-like heat is always a concern. The from Sunday through Monday with temperatures reaching 92 to 96 degrees throughout the Willamette Valley, SW Washington, the Columbia River Gorge, and the Hood River Valley. Brendon Haggerty with the Multnomah County Health Department said the county pays close attention to the first hot weekend of the year. He said it poses a threat to everyone, not just vulnerable populations, because our bodies are not acclimated to the heat yet. Oregon lawmakers hold hearing on Medicaid cuts under Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' 'We're not used to the heat, and that makes us more prone to getting ill from the heat, having heat exhaustion or heat stroke,' he said. 'It's also a time when people might seek relief in our rivers. But this early in the season, they're still running really fast and really cold. So it can be a dangerous time to go swimming.' He said people are also vulnerable when there is a big temperature swing, like this weekend. 'All of us have some sensitivity to it because none of our bodies have acclimated to this heat yet,' Haggerty said. 'So the important thing is to realize is that each of us needs to take some protective action, to make sure we don't get sick from the heat.' Haggerty said we are coming off the hottest summer in North America ever, and we need to prepare for even more hot summers. He said the best way to do that is to make a plan. 'Whether that's, you know, going to a neighbor's who has air conditioning or going out to a movie, checking on a loved one,' he said. 'Those are all really important things. Making sure that your home is a safe place to be in the heat is a good idea. And if if you can't make that happen, make a different plan for where to be when it's hot.' The county is taking the first dose of summer heat as a chance to prepare. Officials hopped on a situational awareness call today— setting the table for the rest of the summer. 'Immediate threat to public safety': Longview cracks down on unsanctioned camping 'The county convenes all of the departments who are part of a response to that,' Haggerty said. 'We have a discussion with the weather service. Make sure we're all clear about what's in the forecast. And then go through a decision making process about what resources will be needed for the heat event.' Haggerty said they are not planning on opening cooling centers this weekend, but today's call will help them prepare for extreme heat events later in the year. You can visit the county website to see what resources are currently available. The National Weather Service also recommends staying hydrated, not leaving animals in vehicles, taking frequent breaks from the heat, checking on vulnerable community members, and avoiding cold shock by wearing life jackets in local rivers. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
31-05-2025
- Sport
Rangers' slumbering bats come alive in 11-1 victory over Cardinals
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Marcus Semien hit a two-run homer and matched his career high with four hits, Jack Leiter pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings for the first time in 15 major league starts and the Texas Rangers routed the St. Louis Cardinals 11-1 on Friday night. Leiter (4-2) allowed three singles and matched a career high with six strikeouts, throwing a career-high 96 pitches. Semien drove in three runs. He was 10 for 70 in his previous 21 games. Sam Haggerty tied his career best with three hits and had three RBIs, Josh Jung also had three hits and three RBIs, and Wyatt Langford hit a two-run home run. Haggerty scored the first of his three runs on a first-inning single by Josh Jung that ended a team-wide 0-for-30 drought. The Rangers (28-30) went into play last in the AL in batting average and runs. They were held to three runs in their previous three games, shut out Wednesday and hitless after Josh Smith's leadoff single in the first inning. Caleb Boushley pitched the final three innings for first career save. The Rangers prevented the Cardinals (32-25) from going nine games over .500 for the first time this season. They had 15 hits, three shy of their season high. Lars Nootbaar doubled home Victor Scott II with the Cardinals' run in the eighth inning. Matthew Liberatore (3-4) allowed five runs in the first two innings, one unearned. Haggerty's two-run triple in the second inning sliced into the right-field corner off a 3-2 pitch. Texas' pitching isn't a problem. Its 2.81 rotation ERA leads the majors. Cardinals RHP Sonny Gray (5-1, 4.06 ERA) was set to start Saturday against LHP Patrick Corbin (3-3, 3.75).
Hamilton Spectator
31-05-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Rangers' slumbering bats come alive in 11-1 victory over Cardinals
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Marcus Semien hit a two-run homer and matched his career high with four hits, Jack Leiter pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings for the first time in 15 major league starts and the Texas Rangers routed the St. Louis Cardinals 11-1 on Friday night. Leiter (4-2) allowed three singles and matched a career high with six strikeouts, throwing a career-high 96 pitches. Semien drove in three runs. He was 10 for 70 in his previous 21 games. Sam Haggerty tied his career best with three hits and had three RBIs, Josh Jung also had three hits and three RBIs, and Wyatt Langford hit a two-run home run. Haggerty scored the first of his three runs on a first-inning single by Josh Jung that ended a team-wide 0-for-30 drought. The Rangers (28-30) went into play last in the AL in batting average and runs. They were held to three runs in their previous three games, shut out Wednesday and hitless after Josh Smith's leadoff single in the first inning. Caleb Boushley pitched the final three innings for first career save. The Rangers prevented the Cardinals (32-25) from going nine games over .500 for the first time this season. They had 15 hits, three shy of their season high. Lars Nootbaar doubled home Victor Scott II with the Cardinals' run in the eighth inning. Matthew Liberatore (3-4) allowed five runs in the first two innings, one unearned. Key moment Haggerty's two-run triple in the second inning sliced into the right-field corner off a 3-2 pitch. Key stat Texas' pitching isn't a problem. Its 2.81 rotation ERA leads the majors. Up next Cardinals RHP Sonny Gray (5-1, 4.06 ERA) was set to start Saturday against LHP Patrick Corbin (3-3, 3.75). ___ AP MLB:
