High-Risk Security Alert for by CrowdStrike

Crowdstrike: The National Cyber Security Advisory Center has issued a high-risk security alert regarding a technical glitch in CrowdStrike’s Falcon Sensor program. Announced today, this glitch has caused significant disruptions in systems utilizing the program. The root cause has been identified as a recent program update.

Recommendations for Affected Systems – Crowdstrike:
To mitigate the issue, the Advisory Center advises following CrowdStrike’s recommended procedures:

Run in Safe Mode or Environment Recovery System:

Start your system in Safe Mode.
Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\CrowdStrike.

Delete the Problematic File:

Locate and delete the file named “C-00000291*.sys”.
This can be done manually by deleting the file directly from the specified folder.

Restart Your System:

After deleting the file, restart your system using the command Shutdown /r.
Once restarted, start the system normally to ensure the problem is resolved.

Alternative Method – Crowdstrike:

You can also run the following command in Safe Mode to delete the file:

  del "C:\Windows\System32\drivers\CrowdStrike\C-00000291*.sys"

For more detailed instructions and additional recommendations, please visit CrowdStrike’s support portal: CrowdStrike Tech Alert.

Additional Information:

The Falcon Sensor program is widely used for cybersecurity and threat detection. Disruptions caused by this glitch can affect the overall security posture of the systems relying on this software. Therefore, it is crucial to address this issue promptly by following the outlined steps. Ensuring the proper functioning of cybersecurity tools is essential to protect sensitive information and maintain system integrity.

Stay informed and regularly check for updates from CrowdStrike to prevent future disruptions and enhance your system’s security measures.