Ultra widespread. I'm hearing cyber attack.
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Huge Microsoft Outage Linked to CrowdStrike Takes Down Computers Around the World
A software update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike appears to have inadvertently disrupted IT systems globally.
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Moongrum
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God, I wish I used Windows at work.Huge Microsoft Outage Linked to CrowdStrike Takes Down Computers Around the World
A software update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike appears to have inadvertently disrupted IT systems globally.www.wired.com
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I was looking at homes in Akron Ohio, they go for less than $300k all day, some decent ones for less than 200! 500k gets you some balling properties.
But I'm pretty sure I'd be miserable in Ohio lol. Guess I'm entitled.
sleewell
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A person I work with bought a home down the street from us almost 2 years ago for about twice what we paid. It's nuts. That combined with the current rates there is no chance I'd be able to afford a house.
Carrion Rocket
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I've been looking at getting a newer vehicle for a while, but between the dealer pricing bullshit and all the features I just don't want or need, I'm perfectly fine with driving my 2000 Silverado into the ground with me.
Not that I'm in the market but I feel the same. I'm going to drive my 2014 Camry until it can't be repaired any more.
My employer recently got a brand new F250 because it was cheaper than the F150's. That blows my mind, but at the same time they're packing them with all kinds of creature comforts and turning them into luxury cars.
My dad lived in Akron for awhile. I wasn't impressed.
TedEH
Cromulent
Someone screwed up bad when I wake up to messages from all of my non-tech-savvy family saying their jobs are shutdown and their banks aren't working. Apparently, it shut down a bunch of bank systems and tons of people didn't get paid, etc.
Moongrum
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I've heard it's shrinking as well, some amenities may be lacking I assume.
Apparently, it affected airports, I've seen online pics of store monitors bluescreen'd...
Makes me happy that I write bullshit software for a bullshit purpose so when things break, it just means some corporate person couldn't book a hotel/plane/etc.
What an odd name, too: Crowdstrike Falcon. Only an American based company would choose a name that sounds like some kind of weapon. I thought that was the name of malware, not the product itself.
Just the name made me think it was some kind of virus or malware lol
Seabeast2000
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As long as Crowdstrike didn't eff up my vehicular doxxing of me, all is well.
TedEH
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There's a X (formerly Twitter) thing getting shared around of someone trying to convince an airline gate agent person to let them fix the computer for them.
It's supposed to be quite the opposite - it's a corporate antivirus type thing. I've seen it all over the place. I'd say I'm shocked that such a widespread piece of software screwed up that badly, but then, it's not the first time half the internet was at risk of crumbling over some dumb mistake. See also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Npm_left-pad_incident
Moongrum
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This is like the nerd version of Dan Blizerian going up to cops asking for a gun during the Vegas shooting
KnightBrolaire
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Ohio is a cultural wasteland. I fucking hated living there when I was doing travel nursing
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Minimally, I wipe my "user data" before taking my car in. I doubt it does much, but it is something.
KnightBrolaire
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The newer cars are just too onerous with the data they're trying to collect. Mozilla had a report saying that Nissan (and other brands) were gathering all kinds of sensitive personal information that has nothing to do with safety or diagnostics. That's largely why I'm trying to get a Hilux or an older Tacoma.
'Wiretaps on wheels': How your car is collecting and selling your personal data
Most major car brands admit they may be selling your personal data. Half say they would share it with the government or law enforcement without a court order.
www.latimes.com TedEH
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It's the Internet of Things! Your toaster is spying on you! (And you're paying a premium for the privilege.)
Luxury stuff is so weird these days
