Sky News went off the air due to a global IT failure, causing disruptions not only at their UK headquarters but also at other major broadcasting networks like SBS, ABC, and Network 10. The issue was reportedly triggered by a corrupt Microsoft Windows anti-virus update, affecting systems worldwide. Australian organizations, tech companies, banks, and airlines were among those impacted.
The culprit was identified as a defective update of antivirus software CrowdStrike, used by various British organizations. American Airlines even grounded all flights due to the IT failure, confirmed by the US Federal Aviation Authority. Airports in Berlin and Spain, as well as major airports in India, experienced outages affecting check-in systems.
Viewers were left in the dark when Sky News abruptly went off the air, with presenters like Jacquie Beltrao and Gareth Barlow taking to Twitter to address the issue. While the network aired an old documentary to fill the gap, Microsoft acknowledged the problem and assured users they were investigating.
Fans expressed their dismay on social media, eagerly awaiting the return of Sky News. Despite the chaos, Australia’s cybersecurity watchdog stated that there was no indication of a cybersecurity incident. Microsoft 365 also released a statement acknowledging the issue and working to resolve it.
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