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Delta Air Lines Sues CrowdStrike Over $500 Million Technology Outage

Delta Air Lines has filed a lawsuit against CrowdStrike, alleging negligence and breach of contract related to a July cybersecurity incident costing the airline over $500 million.

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Updated: Oct 26th, 2024, 12:09 AM ET

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Delta Air Lines has initiated a lawsuit against cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike following a global technology outage caused by a faulty update in July that resulted in 7,000 flight cancellations and over $500 million in losses. Delta accuses CrowdStrike of negligence, claiming the company deployed untested software, which led to significant disruptions not only for the airline but for other industries worldwide. CrowdStrike contests Delta’s claims, asserting that they are based on misinformation and reflect a misunderstanding of cybersecurity protocols, while a U.S. Department of Transportation investigation is underway regarding the incident and Delta's recovery time.

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