Microsoft outage causes payroll chaos; employees affected by IT mishap.

TLDR:

• A global Microsoft IT outage has impacted payroll runs for businesses in the UK.
• The issue was caused by problems with a cybersecurity update to Falcon Sensor software by Crowdstrike.

A global Microsoft IT outage has affected companies worldwide, including airlines, banks, software providers, and even RNS feeds from the London Stock Exchange. Windows PCs and computer systems using Microsoft software have been hit by the outage, resulting in a blue screen error with a message stating that the PC needs to restart. The issue was caused by problems with a cybersecurity update to Falcon Sensor software by Crowdstrike.

The outage has raised concerns about the impact on company payroll runs and the ability for businesses across the UK to pay staff. However, a cyber attack has been ruled out as the cause of the IT outage. Companies are advised to stay updated on the situation and implement necessary measures to mitigate the impact on their operations.

Stay informed about the latest developments in this situation to ensure that your business is prepared to handle any potential disruptions to payroll and other essential operations.