The UK Government has activated its emergency response system, Cobra, following a global IT crash that disrupted NHS services, airlines, train operators, and banks worldwide.
Airports reported delays due to check-in, security, and eGate system failures, while Britain’s largest train company and healthcare providers faced significant service disruptions.
The issue is linked to global cybersecurity firms CrowdStrike and Microsoft.
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CrowdStrike confirmed that the outage was “not a security incident or cyber-attack.”
A No 10 spokeswoman stated, “The government is working closely with respective sectors and industries on this issue, which is affecting services not only across the UK but also globally.”
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