The buggy update caused major disruptions to the world’s systems, from stores to airports, and left many users vulnerable to malware.
While CrowdStrike is working to fix the issue, attackers have begun to take advantage of the situation by creating fake websites and “CrowdStrike Support” domains. Scammers are resorting to phishing scams by offering fake recovery tools and posing as official support personnel. The goal is to trick users into providing money, personal information, or installing malware.
CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz urged customers to be careful and only trust official communication channels for updates and support. The company has already identified and disclosed several domains created by fraudsters trying to capitalize on the crisis.
Source: Ferra
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