A global IT outage has caused significant disruptions in various sectors, including airlines, banks, and media. The issue began early Friday and has affected operations in countries like Singapore, the United States, and Australia.

Microsoft acknowledged the problem, stating that they are investigating issues with their 365 apps and operating systems. While some services have been restored, Microsoft warned that users might still experience degraded performance.

Experts on social media suggest that an update to CrowdStrike’s security software might be the cause, leading to problems with Windows software. CrowdStrike confirmed they are aware of the issue and are addressing reports of crashes linked to their Falcon sensor.