{"id":72103,"date":"2024-07-19T20:36:14","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T20:36:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/05e1df181b4807f10fe68bd7f0d59c3f"},"modified":"2024-07-19T20:36:14","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T20:36:14","slug":"cybercriminals-taking-advantage-of-crowdstrike-linked-global-computer-outage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.timesamerica.net\/cybercriminals-taking-advantage-of-crowdstrike-linked-global-computer-outage\/","title":{"rendered":"Cybercriminals taking advantage of CrowdStrike-linked global computer outage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The global IT outage triggered by a faulty CrowdStrike software update<\/u><\/span> has created a perfect storm for cybercriminals to exploit. In the wake of this unprecedented disruption affecting Windows computers worldwide, threat actors are now launching phishing campaigns and distributing malware-laden links.<\/p>\n These malicious actors<\/span> are preying on individuals and organizations desperate for information and solutions, tricking them into clicking on contaminated links under the guise of offering updates or fixes for CrowdStrike-related issues.<\/p>\n GET SECURITY ALERTS, EXPERT TIPS \u2013 SIGN UP FOR KURT\u2019S NEWSLETTER \u2013 THE CYBERGUY REPORT HERE<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n