Jul 25, 2024
In this special edition of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love dives into the latest update from security vendor CrowdStrike regarding their recent incident. Contrary to initial industry speculation, CrowdStrike reveals that the root cause wasn't a kernel driver issue but rather problematic data in a critical file. The segment covers why the issue escaped testing, the bug in the content validator, and the steps CrowdStrike is taking to prevent future occurrences. Love also highlights the resources available for affected users and shares CrowdStrike's recommendations for obtaining accurate information. Tune in to get an in-depth look at how CrowdStrike is addressing and remediating the situation.
00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:11 CrowdStrike Incident Overview
01:17 Testing and Validation Issues
02:44 Remediation and Customer Assurance
04:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts