The Vergecast Inside the global computer crash
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Jul 23, 2024 
Join Tom Warren, a Senior Editor at The Verge, as he unpacks the chaos of the CrowdStrike outage that impacted millions of Windows devices globally. Victoria Song and Adrian Hon then dive into the fitness app Zombies, Run, discussing how it transforms exercise into an engaging storytelling experience without the pressure of competition. They explore the changing landscape of fitness tracking and the potential of using VR in workouts. The conversation wraps up with tech essentials for new parents navigating gaming on the go.
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CrowdStrike Explained
- CrowdStrike, a third-party security firm, sponsors Mercedes in Formula One.
- Their software, similar to antivirus, runs at a high level within Windows.
Impact of Crash
- Though less than 1% of Windows machines were affected, the impact was significant.
- Affected machines were often critical systems like airport kiosks, not personal laptops.
Microsoft's Role
- While a third-party vendor caused the crash, Microsoft holds some responsibility.
- Microsoft’s open kernel access, while promoting innovation, also creates vulnerabilities.
