A huge IT outage affects banks, media, and airlines. Many flights are grounded. Airlines worldwide face delays. Alaska’s emergency services suffer. Australian supermarkets face big problems. Media outlets scramble as their systems fail. Sky News in the UK had to go off air.
The cause of the outage is not clear. Many blame Microsoft PC systems. Microsoft 365 reported issues earlier. They are looking into the problem. Microsoft later said most services were fixed.
Australia’s home affairs ministry links the outage to a cybersecurity firm. Australia’s cybersecurity watchdog finds no sign of a malicious attack. They think it’s a technical problem with third-party software.
In Alaska, 911 and other call centers have trouble. But Australian emergency call centers are working fine. People report issues paying at stores. This includes bakeries, coffee chains, and grocers. They also struggle with banks like National Australia Bank.
Travel plans are disrupted globally. Airlines, taxis, and trains face issues. US airlines United, Delta, and American Airlines stop all flights. Australian airlines Virgin and Jetstar delay or cancel flights. Airports in Berlin, Tokyo, and Delhi are also affected.
In the UK, Govia Thameslink Railway warns of disruptions. Black and White Cabs in Australia also face problems.
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