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Microsoft Traces Global Server Crash to Faulty Software Update

First reported Source: WIRED AI + 1 moreLast editorial activity Write a comment ↓
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According to one outlet's report, Microsoft says a faulty update, rather than a hostile attack or artificial intelligence, brought its servers down across the world.

Faulty update named as trigger

The company puts the crash down to a flawed software release, not to an intrusion or to AI systems, based on the only account so far, published by WIRED AI.

About the company

Microsoft is a software and software development company headquartered in Redmond. It was founded in 1975, and its offerings include Microsoft Servers, the infrastructure hit by the outage.

Open questions

  • Which specific update triggered the server crash?
  • How long did the disruption last for affected users?

Key facts

  • Microsoft attributes the global server crash to a faulty update.

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