The Indian government has issued an advisory regarding a Microsoft Windows outage caused by an update to the CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor. This update is causing Windows hosts to crash and display a Blue Screen of Death. The issue is related to a recent update from CrowdStrike, which has since been reverted by the company.
The CERT-In, India’s cybersecurity agency, has provided steps for customers to mitigate the issue. Former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar expressed hope for a swift restoration of Microsoft services, highlighting the impact of this outage on businesses and individuals across India. The government is working with Microsoft to ensure a prompt resolution.