Massive Microsoft Outage

Jul 19, 2024 | Big Tech, Internet

In this episode of Ready Radio, John Rush dives into a significant disruption caused by a massive Microsoft outage. If you noticed issues today, you’re not alone. This widespread problem affected thousands of companies and disrupted various services, including banking and travel. John also engages in an insightful conversation with John from Cheyenne about the impact of this outage.

Here’s a breakdown of the episode’s key points:

  • Major Microsoft Outage: A major Microsoft outage affected countless businesses and services.
  • Crowdstrike Update: The outage was caused by an update from cybersecurity company Crowdstrike, leading to the notorious blue screen of death on many servers.
  • Airline Disruptions: Major airlines faced disruptions, but interestingly, Southwest Airlines remained unaffected due to their use of outdated Windows 3.1 software.
  • John from Cheyenne’s Experience: John from Cheyenne shared how the outage ruined his weekend travel plans and highlighted the surprising number of companies still using Microsoft servers despite available alternatives.
  • Industry Impact: Specific industries affected included major airlines, with Denver International Airport experiencing ticketing system failures.

Join John Rush as he delves into the implications of this outage, the reliance on Microsoft, and the alternatives available. Don’t miss this insightful episode that sheds light on the vulnerabilities in our technological infrastructure and challenges the status quo. Tune in for an episode that reveals the lessons learned from this event and explores how we can better prepare for future disruptions.

Do you know your readiness score? Find out here!

Listen to Ready-Radio on KLZ560am in Denver, CO

For the “What-Ifs” of Life.

 

Fridays 2 pm - 3 pm MT

Have a Question or Comment?  Join the Conversation!

“I don’t consider us a quote-unquote “prepper show.” I consider us a show to handle the “what-ifs” of life. And that could be everything from, yes, a global disaster or a simple bike crash, a car accident, or you fall on the ice. I mean, there are all sorts of things that come along that create a crisis, and I want to give people a way to prevent those and or handle them when they come along.” – John Rush

Listen to Ready-Radio on the KLZ560 AM app found at The App Store or at Google Play.