CrowdStrike is a multibillion-dollar cyber security company based in Austin, Texas. Its software is used by close to 30,000 businesses and is installed on millions of computers worldwide.
A major cyber incident has caused a global digital lockdown, with airports, supermarkets, and banks displaying critical errors following a cybersecurity update.
CrowdStrike is intended to help protect computers and networks from cyber attacks. It provides antivirus software and tools to detect and stop hackers, and other malicious activities. George Kurtz, co-founder and CEO, also holds a significant stake in the company. Kurtz is recognised as a leader in the cybersecurity industry with extensive experience in developing and managing security technologies.
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