Global tech outage live updates: Flights grounded and businesses hit as internet users face disruptions

DALLAS – A global technology outage caused by a faulty software update grounded flights, knocked media outlets offline, and disrupted hospitals, small businesses and government offices on Friday, highlighting the fragility of a digitized world dependent on just a handful of providers.

At the heart of the massive disruption is CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm that provides software to thousands of companies worldwide.

The Asssociated Press has a live update feed. You can get it here.