By skyforbes 
On July 18, 2024, a widespread issue began affecting Windows devices, resulting in a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error. The root cause was traced back to an update of the CrowdStrike Falcon sensor, a popular endpoint protection solution.
The issue disrupted business operations globally, leading to significant concern among IT administrators and cybersecurity professionals.
Incident Details
The problem emerged shortly after the release of the CrowdStrike Falcon sensor update, which was intended to enhance the product’s performance and security capabilities. However, the update inadvertently introduced a conflict with the Windows operating system, triggering the BSOD error. Affected systems displayed error messages such as “PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA” or “SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED”
which are common indicators of critical system errors related to memory management or driver conflicts.
Impact and Scope
The BSOD issue impacted a wide range of Windows devices across various industries. Businesses relying on…