Microsoft Global Outage. Major Problems at Airports

It’s about service. Microsoft AzureThe company acknowledged that technical problems made the program impossible to use for several hours on Thursday morning. It appears on the screens of computers with the program installed. wrong message.

Currently in Poland Critical Infrastructure Systems It is running smoothly. The global outage of Microsoft systems is being monitored by Polish Services Responsible for cyber security. We will keep you updated on the latest developments in due course. There is no cause for concern.“- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digitalization reported on social media Christoph Jawkowski.

The tech giant itself commented on the matter. “We are investigating an issue affecting users’ ability to access various Microsoft 365 apps and services,” the company said in a statement on the X platform. “As our mitigation efforts continue, the availability of many services continues to improve,” it added. Later.

She admitted her mistake. CrowdStrike Inc. which said its engineers were working to resolve the technical issues. The CrowdStrike outage appears to have been intended to cause global disruption to users of computers running the system. Microsoft Windows.

“Our engineers are actively working on resolving this issue and there is no need to submit a support ticket,” the company says, adding that it will let you know when the issues are resolved. The failure is said to be due to Falcon Cybersecurity Platform Error. Which protects Windows systems.

The irony of course is that Crowdstrike is also Cyber ​​Security Productso it was designed for this purpose. computer network protection “Against failures,” the BBC comments.

The global technological failure has affected Many sectors of the economy – From airport operations to government and medical systems, retail chains, banks and media outlets in different places around the world.

The impact of failure on Poland The largest in the country Container terminal in Gdansk. Baltic Center (previously DCT Gdansk) Companies were asked not to send containers to the port.

Passengers may also experience difficulties. Poznan-Lawica Airportwhere it was enabled Emergency Passenger Check-in SystemAlthough check-in is possible, it is slower than usual.

Delays are also possible on the Warsaw route. Chopin Airport“Because of the many signs about Difficulties in carrier clearance systems We are asking Check flight status Capital Airport said directly from the carrier (in the app or on the website).

As mentioned in relation to Wizz Air check-in system failed I Unable to verify online The carrier asks you to arrive at the airport as early as possible to check in at the check-in desk – 3 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Due to the above mentioned issues, Irish Airlines Ryanair They have warned their customers of “potential disruptions across the entire network”. The carrier advises anyone due to travel on Friday to check the Ryanair app for updates on their flight.

There were also disruptions at airports, including in Berlin, Prague, Zurich, Amsterdam (Schiphol), Belfast, Gatwick and Edinburgh, where the conference was held, among other cities. The departure board failed.

“Departure boards In the main terminal they seemed to be hanging out, showing Outdated information about gate numbers and start times – Which means that some Passengers missed their flights.Earlier, it was operated in the main passenger terminal. Fire alarm – Possibly due to the same failure. Edinburgh Airport said it was working to resolve the issues, the BBC reported.

From European airports Zurich and Amsterdam They are currently not accepting any expatriates.“At the moment, easyJet flights from Prague to Amsterdam and Swiss flights to Zurich are suspended,” Prague Airport said. “It is impossible to predict when the situation will improve,” the announcement said.

Complications also occurred. Sydney AirportThe BBC added that “information screens on the departure board went dark and at least one airline – Jetstar – announced that it was unable to check in passengers.”

As noted, the carrier’s apology “firmly blamed Microsoft.” Shortly after, Virgin Australia announced that there had been a “complete stop” and that “no departures or landings were expected.” However, according to the editorial reporter, the airlines have begun accepting passengers again.

Reports from journalists on social media suggest that the problems have also affected the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. News lettersBBC Children’s and Teens has also been out of service since this morning – CBBC.

There is also information on the Internet about Massive disruption at several supermarkets and stores in Australia and the UKThis includes: About a chain of British supermarkets. Morrisonswho is experiencing “payment problems”.

Internet outages in Australia and New Zealand have hit government, media and telecom operators, Reuters reported. Government of Australia Announced in this regard Extraordinary meeting.

The error also affected Medical Appointment Booking System in England“We can accept Very sick (Patients – Editor) I handwritten notes“But if there is anything else, please call us back,” an anonymous doctor from the affected clinic told the BBC.

What’s more, two Germans. Hospitals – In Lubeck agent – canceled Scheduled operations on FridayThe University Clinic in Schleswig-Holstein reports that patient care and emergency services will operate normally.

A UK spokesperson said: “We are aware that due to global IT disruptions, community pharmacy services, including access to GP prescriptions and medicine supplies, are being disrupted today.” National Association of PharmacyMeanwhile, he appealed to patients to be patient when visiting the pharmacy.

Organizing Committee olympic games in paris It announced that the failure also affected its operations – Reuters reports. At the same time, it was added that – a week before the start of the matches – the committee has contingency plans.

More information coming soon.