Delta sues CrowdStrike after widespread IT outage
Delta has filed a lawsuit against CrowdStrike, attributing an IT outage that caused flight cancellations to the cybersecurity firm’s services.
Service Impact: The IT disruption led to significant operational issues for Delta, impacting both flights and customer experience.
Alleged Negligence: Delta claims that CrowdStrike’s failure to prevent the outage caused substantial financial and reputational damage.
Cybersecurity Concerns: The incident raises questions about the reliability and risk management of cybersecurity services in critical infrastructure.
Seeking Damages: Delta aims to recover losses incurred from the outage, emphasizing the importance of robust cybersecurity for large-scale operations.