Watch Out: Phishing Scammers May Exploit Global Tech Outage

Jul 20, 2024

Efforts are underway to address a global tech outage that disrupted travel, hospitals, and banks, but beware of phishing scams exploiting the chaos. Security experts caution against fake tech support claiming to fix issues caused by a faulty software update from CrowdStrike. Scammers, possibly posing as CrowdStrike employees, are targeting businesses and individuals worldwide. Vigilance is urged to avoid falling victim to these schemes amid ongoing recovery efforts.