Cybersecurity Alert: FINRA Update on CrowdStrike IT Service Disruption

FINRA has issued a cybersecurity alert concerning a recent CrowdStrike service outage that has impacted Microsoft operating systems. This disruption, which began on July 19, 2024, is linked to a software update affecting CrowdStrike’s Falcon software. The Cyber and Analytics Unit (CAU) within FINRA’s Member Supervision program is actively monitoring the situation.