Explainer: What caused the global cyber outage?

A global tech failure caused by a conflict between CrowdStrike's cybersecurity software and Microsoft Windows has disrupted operations across multiple industries worldwide. Major airlines, banks, and healthcare systems were among those impacted. Governments of Australia, New Zealand, and several U.S. states are also facing issues. The nature of the problem is being addressed, with manual intervention required for affected systems. The incident highlights the risks associated with the increasing dependence on interconnected technology companies.