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    CrowdStrike faces lawsuit from shareholders over software outage

    By Rebecca XuAugust 1, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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    • Cybersecurity company CrowdStrike is facing a lawsuit from its shareholders over a substantial software outage that occurred in July.
    • The lawsuit filed by shareholders against CrowdStrike underscores the significant consequences that can arise from IT failures.

    OUR TAKE
    The lawsuit against CrowdStrike may set a precedent for shareholder actions in response to software failures, particularly in the cybersecurity sector, where trust and reliability are paramount. It serves as a reminder to the tech industry of the importance of rigorous software testing and the potential financial repercussions of such incidents.

    –Rebecca Xu, BTW reporter

    What happened

    In a recent lawsuit, shareholders of CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. have filed a complaint against the cybersecurity company, alleging that they misled investors about the reliability of their software leading to a massive outage. The lawsuit claims that CrowdStrike failed to disclose crucial information about the potential software vulnerabilities, which resulted in a significant disruption to its services.

    In a class action lawsuit proposed on Tuesday evening in the federal court of Austin, Texas, shareholders alleged that CrowdStrike’s claims regarding its technology were significantly false and misleading. This came to light when a defective software update led to disruptions in airlines, banking institutions, hospitals, and emergency services globally.

    Over the subsequent 12 days, CrowdStrike’s stock price plummeted by 32%, erasing $25 billion in market value. This occurred as the extent of the outage’s impact was revealed, prompting Chief Executive George Kurtz to appear before the U.S. Congress for testimony. Concurrently, it was reported that Delta Air Lines had engaged high-profile attorney David Boies to pursue compensation for damages.

    The shareholders argue that CrowdStrike failed to adequately disclose the risks associated with its software and did not take necessary steps to prevent such a catastrophic event. They are seeking damages for the losses incurred as a result of the outage and are calling for greater transparency and accountability from the company.

    Also read: Delta Air Lines seeks compensation from CrowdStrike over IT outage

    Also read: CrowdStrike glitch causes $5B in losses

    Why it’s important

    CrowdStrike, renowned for its endpoint security solutions, is now confronted with legal action following a software update gone awry. The update, intended to enhance the company’s Falcon platform, inadvertently introduced a critical flaw that led to a global IT outage on July.

    The market response to the incident was swift, with the company’s stock experiencing a decline. Investors are closely monitoring the lawsuit’s progress and its potential implications for the cybersecurity industry. CrowdStrike’s lawsuit by shareholders is a stark reminder of the critical nature of software integrity in the cybersecurity sector.

    As the legal proceedings unfold, the focus for CrowdStrike will be on rebuilding investor confidence and demonstrating a commitment to software security and reliability. The outcome of the lawsuit could have broad implications for the cybersecurity industry, emphasising the importance of software reliability and transparency in communications with investors.

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    Rebecca Xu

    Rebecca Xu is an intern reporter at Blue Tech Wave specialising in tech trends. She graduated from Changshu Institute of Technology. Send tips to r.xu@btw.media.

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