A global IT outage on Friday, caused by a flawed software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, impacted businesses, banks, and airports in Brazil. While the Gov.br platform remained unaffected, the Supreme Court and Azul airline faced disruptions.
Azul advised passengers to arrive early due to potential delays, with reports of affected flights at Viracopos airport. Anac is monitoring the situation to minimize impacts, while some banking apps like Bradesco experienced system unavailability.
CrowdStrike admitted the defective update for Windows led to the outage, affecting hospitals, banks, and businesses globally. This incident highlights the global economy’s reliance on specific software and the potential domino effect of any flaw.