Tag: User mode

Operating Systems

Why Antivirus Uses Kernel Mode in Windows

The recent CrowdStrike bug that took out 1% of Windows machines (approx. 8.5 million PCs) globally, the question of why Antivirus apps use Kernel Mode…

Azure Security

Understanding the CrowdStrike Bug, Impact on Microsoft Azure, and Global Windows Outage

On July 18, 2024, CrowdStrike released a update with a bug that significantly impacted Windows machines globally, including virtual machines (VMs) running on multiple cloud…