Global IT outages due to a software update by CrowdStrike have impacted various countries and industries, including major banks and airports. Singapore's central bank reported limited impact on critical systems, while Hong Kong faced disruptions affecting airport operations and government services. Malaysia and Sri Lanka also experienced IT disruptions, with Malaysia Airports Holdings and Sri Lanka CERT investigating the extent of the impact. CrowdStrike acknowledged the faulty update but assured that a fix has been deployed, urging affected organizations to stay updated through official channels. Governments and organizations are closely monitoring the situation, implementing backup measures, and advising on contingency plans to minimize disruptions and data loss.