Aditya Bhatara
On Friday, July 19, 2024, in an interview on Russia Today International, Dr. Charles Lim, an expert in the field of Cyber Security, discussed the recent global network technical disruptions that resulted in major disruptions to various services around the world. In the interview, Dr. Lim provides an in-depth explanation of the impact of this disruption, which affected flights, banks, news sites, and supermarkets.
This global network disruption caused chaos across many sectors. Airports experienced flight delays and difficulties in processing passengers. Banks were also affected, with some customers reporting difficulties in accessing their accounts and making transactions. News sites experienced reduced accessibility, and supermarkets faced constraints in their digital payment systems.
Dr. Lim explained that these disruptions were likely caused by problems with the network infrastructure used by many large companies around the world. “This kind of disruption shows how vulnerable our global network systems are to technical issues. The network infrastructure we rely on every day is so complex and interconnected, that one small problem can have far-reaching impacts,” he said.
According to Dr. Lim, these disruptions can be caused by a variety of factors, including hardware malfunctions, software misconfigurations, or even cyberattacks. In situations like these, it is crucial for companies and governments to have backup plans and robust security systems in place.
He also emphasized the importance of investing in more advanced and robust network technology to prevent the recurrence of this kind of incident in the future.
These disruptions not only cause inconvenience, but also have a significant economic impact. Flight delays and bank service disruptions can cause huge financial losses, while disruptions to news sites and supermarkets affect people’s daily lives.
