Massive IT outage spotlights major vulnerabilities in the global information ecosystem

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2024-07-19

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Forno, Richard. “Massive IT Outage Spotlights Major Vulnerabilities in the Global Information Ecosystem.” The Conversation, July 19, 2024. http://theconversation.com/massive-it-outage-spotlights-major-vulnerabilities-in-the-global-information-ecosystem-235155.

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A faulty software update crippled airlines, hospitals and government services. A security researcher explains why it’s likely to happen again and what needs to be done to lower the odds of a repeat.