CrowdStrike Hit with Data Breach

Endpoint security provider confirms hackers accessed credentials of approximately 100 customers

Outages experienced worldwide due to the impact of the breach

CrowdStrike, an American cybersecurity company based in Austin, Texas, confirmed a data breach on Wednesday. The company, which provides cloud workload protection and endpoint security, said that hackers accessed the credentials of approximately 100 customers.

“We are aware of a recent security incident that affected a portion of our customer base. We have taken immediate steps to contain the incident and are working to investigate the full scope of the issue,” CrowdStrike said in a statement.

CrowdStrike said that it is working with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts to investigate the breach. The company also said that it is providing affected customers with more information and support.

The breach is a major blow to CrowdStrike, which is one of the leading cybersecurity companies in the world. The company’s software is used by large and global corporations in many industries, including finance, healthcare, and government.

The breach is also a reminder of the growing threat of cyberattacks. In recent years, there have been a number of high-profile data breaches, including the Equifax breach in 2017 and the Marriott breach in 2018.

Organizations of all sizes need to take steps to protect themselves from cyberattacks. This includes implementing strong cybersecurity measures, such as encryption, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.