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CrowdStrike broke Debian and Rocky Linux months ago, but no one noticed (www.neowin.net)

submitted 3 months ago by lemmee_in@lemm.ee to c/linux@programming.dev

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A widespread Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issue on Windows PCs disrupted operations across various sectors, notably impacting airlines, banks, and healthcare providers. The issue was caused by a problematic channel file delivered via an update from the popular cybersecurity service provider, CrowdStrike. CrowdStrike confirmed that this crash did not impact Mac or Linux PCs.

It turns out that similar problems have been occurring for months without much awareness, despite the fact that many may view this as an isolated incident. Users of Debian and Rocky Linux also experienced significant disruptions as a result of CrowdStrike updates, raising serious concerns about the company's software update and testing procedures. These occurrences highlight potential risks for customers who rely on their products daily.

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[–] Telorand@reddthat.com 7 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

I didn't mean the average worker. I meant the "executive leech class," because downtime of this scale means lost profits, which is something they care deeply about.

[–] dactylotheca@suppo.fi 14 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

which is something they care deeply about.

They care about quarterly profits. Preventing fuckups of this scale requires long-term effort which is not profitable by itself, it only prevents possible future fuckups, and this is why proper QC etc. aren't done. Short term profits over everything else.

[–] technom@programming.dev 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

In that case, it's time for the average workers to sabotage the bossware. Let the leech class solve the problem they create.

[–] 5714@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

Hospitals are effected by this too.

[–] technom@programming.dev 2 points 3 months ago

Why are sensitive or critical hospital systems loaded with bossware? That itself is a breach of medical safety regulations and medical privacy. If such bossware fails for whatever reason - even sabotage, it's on the leach class. Prosecute them for murder.

[–] aniki@lemmy.zip 1 points 3 months ago

So?