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CrowdStrike’s $10 Apology for Global Software Meltdown Backfires

July 24, 2024
Lawrence Ankutseby Lawrence Ankutse
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CrowdStrike’s $10 Apology for Global Software Meltdown Backfires

In a bid to address the fallout from a disastrous software update that left millions of computers unusable worldwide, cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike is offering affected partners a $10 Uber Eats gift card as a gesture of goodwill. 

This offer, confirmed by multiple recipients and a source who shared their experience, has been met with mixed reactions.

The fallout began on Friday, July 19, when CrowdStrike released an update that inadvertently rendered approximately 8.5 million Windows devices inoperative. 

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According to Microsoft, the update caused the infamous “blue screen of death” (BSOD), a critical error screen that appears when Windows encounters a severe software failure. 

The widespread impact of this issue was felt across various sectors, including airports in Amsterdam, Berlin, Dubai, and London, as well as several hospitals and numerous businesses globally. 

CrowdStrike’s attempt to make amends came in the form of an email, which included a $10 Uber Eats gift card. 

The email, signed by Daniel Bernard, the company’s chief business officer, acknowledged the additional work caused by the July 19 incident and expressed gratitude and apologies for the inconvenience. 

“To express our gratitude, your next cup of coffee or late night snack is on us!” the email read. 

This email was also shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, where users posted screenshots of the message and their reactions. 

However, the gesture was not as well-received as CrowdStrike might have hoped. On Wednesday, July 24, several recipients reported issues when attempting to redeem the gift cards. 

An error message indicated that the vouchers had been canceled by the issuing party, rendering them invalid. This added another layer of frustration for those already dealing with the fallout from the faulty update.

CrowdStrike has been actively communicating with its customers and partners since the incident. 

In an update posted on Wednesday, the company explained that a bug during the validation process allowed the faulty code to pass through, resulting in a mass outage. 

The company has since been working diligently to identify the root cause and prevent future occurrences.

Top Executives Issue Sincere Apologies

In addition to the email from Bernard, CrowdStrike’s CEO George Kurtz, and Chief Security Officer Shawn Henry have issued public apologies. 

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Kurtz emphasized the importance of maintaining customer trust and transparency. 

“Nothing is more important to me than the trust and confidence that our customers and partners have put into CrowdStrike. As we resolve this incident, you have my commitment to provide full transparency on how this occurred and steps we’re taking to prevent anything like this from happening again.”  

George Kurtz

Henry, in a heartfelt post on LinkedIn, expressed his deep regret over the situation. “We failed you, and for that, I’m deeply sorry,” he wrote. 

Reflecting on his long career, Henry acknowledged the significant impact of the incident. 

“The past two days have been the most challenging 48 hours for me over 12+ years. The confidence we built in drips over the years was lost in buckets within hours, and it was a gut punch.”

Shawn Henry

The incident has undoubtedly been a significant setback for CrowdStrike, which prides itself on providing top-notch cybersecurity solutions. 

The company’s efforts to address the situation and make amends with its partners demonstrate a commitment to regaining trust and preventing future mishaps. 

However, the cancellation of the Uber Eats gift cards has added another complication to an already challenging situation.

As CrowdStrike continues to navigate the aftermath of this incident, its actions in the coming weeks will be closely scrutinized by customers, partners, and the broader cybersecurity community. 

The company’s ability to recover from this setback and restore confidence in its services remains to be seen.

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