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MSP286. CrowdStrike, Conspiracies and Choke Points

Matt Armitage, Founder, Kulturpop

26-Jul-24 11:00

MSP286. CrowdStrike, Conspiracies and Choke Points

Matt Armitage and Rich Bradbury dive into the recent CrowdStrike outage that caused chaos worldwide. They explore the far-reaching implications of the incident, which affected millions of Windows PCs across various sectors including aviation, healthcare, and finance.

In dissecting the technical aspects of the outage, they discuss how a simple software bug in CrowdStrike's security system led to such widespread disruption. They also delve into the conspiracy theories that have sprung up around the event, from alleged connections to former US President Obama to claims of cyber warfare.

That takes them deep into the realm of technological choke points, drawing parallels between digital infrastructure and global shipping networks. Exploring the fragility of our interconnected systems and the challenges of maintaining security and stability in an increasingly complex digital landscape.

With occasional tangents into AI-generated aliases and bedtime stories, this episode offers a thought-provoking look at the vulnerabilities in our tech-dependent world and the unexpected consequences of even minor glitches in critical systems.

Produced by: Richard Bradbury

Presented by: Richard Bradbury


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