Crowdstrike

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CrowdStrike is a prominent American cybersecurity technology company that provides cloud-based protection, threat intelligence, and incident response services to organizations worldwide. The firm gained significant global attention following a faulty software update that triggered a massive, widespread IT outage, severely disrupting critical infrastructure including international aviation, banking systems, and healthcare services. As the company navigates the aftermath of this technical failure, it remains under intense scrutiny from regulators and government bodies, including the U.S. Congress, regarding its quality control processes and the systemic risks posed by its security software.