NEARSOFT CEO Pedro Camacho was invited yesterday, 20th July, by SIC Notícias, one of the most-watched news channels in Portugal, to provide his insights on a recent CrowdStrike & Microsoft incident.
Pedro Camacho was honoured to discuss this critical issue and share his expertise on national television.

During the interview, Pedro Camacho delved into the details of a significant cybersecurity problem caused by a third-party security software update affecting numerous corporate clients.
He clarified that this issue was not due to a Microsoft system failure but was related to a widely used security protection software.

This incident resulted in a domino effect, impacting a vast number of systems running Microsoft Windows, which constitutes over 70-80% of corporate workstations.

Key points discussed:
- The rapid spread and significant impact of the issue across various sectors, including banks, airports, and major corporations.
- The global interconnectedness of systems and how a single affected machine can trigger widespread disruptions.
- Steps being taken by companies like CrowdStrike and Microsoft to resolve the issue and provide corrective updates.
- The role of cloud services, particularly Microsoft Azure, in the incident and the ongoing efforts to stabilize affected services.

Pedro Camacho emphasized that while this incident caused significant disruptions, it was not a cybersecurity breach but rather a technical failure.
The swift response from technical teams worldwide gives hope that the major impacts will be resolved shortly.

A big thank you to SIC Notícias for the opportunity to shed light on this important topic and to all the professionals working tirelessly to address the issue.

Stay vigilant and stay secure!