Massive IT outage's effect in Scotland and across the world from trains to Edinburgh flights
dailyrecord.co.ukA massive IT outage has stricken businesses across the globe as travel and business services have ground to a halt. Banks, supermarkets and other integral institutions that have been affected by the disruption.
Air and rail travellers have been warned of delays as some airports have grounded flights, with Ryanair and easyJet warning of impacts to flights today.People flying out of Edinburgh Airport face long waiting times during peak holiday season.
However, travellers going through Glasgow Airport are in luck as the hub remains "largely unaffected" by the chaos.From local GP practices to Sky News, the disruption has stretched across a number of areas.
Microsoft confirmed it was investigating an issue with services and apps overnight. The tech giant's health website warning of "service degradation", which meant users may not be able to access many of the company’s most popular services, used by millions of business and people around the world.The source of the problem has been traced to an update by cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike, reports The Mirror.
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