Global technology outage: Flights, banks, 911 centers, media outlets affected [Video]

A global technology outage caused by a faulty software update grounded flights, knocked banks, hospital systems, and some 911 operations offline and media outlets off air on Friday, highlighting the fragility of a digitized world dependent on just a handful of providers.The trouble with the update issued by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike and affecting computers running Microsoft Windows was not a hacking incident or cyberattack, according to CrowdStrike, which apologized and said a fix was on the way.But hours later, the disruptions continued — and escalated.Long lines formed at airports in the U.S., Europe and Asia as airlines lost access to check-in and booking services at a time when many travelers are heading away on summer vacations. Hospitals and doctors’ offices had problems with their appointment systems, and cancelled non-urgent surgeries. Several TV stations in the U.S. were also prevented from airing local news early Friday.Saskia Oettinghaus, a member of the …