Crowdstriken! The Fascinating Tale of Analog Systems and Modern Cybersecurity

In an intriguing video titled "Crowdstriken!" on Imgur, viewers are taken on a journey through the curious world of analog systems and their resilience against modern hacking attempts. The video, filled with catchy lines like "Happy, ghetto, ghetto, ghetto Let's go priestrix It's a ghetto verse," sparks an engaging discussion on the robustness of older technology.

A surprising revelation from the video and its comments is that sometimes it's harder to hack older or analog systems because they are not as interconnected, and hackers aren't spending their time learning how to hack 30+ year old technology. This is echoed by a user referencing an article from MSN, stating, "A Windows version from 1992 is saving Southwest’s b*** right now."

One viewer humorously questions, "Couldn't they have just turned it off and on again?" This comment underscores a common troubleshooting step, often joked about yet surprisingly effective. Another user adds, "If it is not broken, do not fix it. :)" highlighting the practicality of sticking with reliable systems.

A particularly interesting tidbit comes from someone who used a synchrotron beam line controlled by an old Tandy unit. When asked why it hadn't been upgraded, the answer was simple: "because it works." This sentiment is mirrored by another comment about the London Underground potentially running on MS-DOS because changing it would take too long for a business that cannot afford downtime.

Southwest Airlines also comes under the spotlight, with one user reminiscing about the company’s "Bags fly free" ad campaign, which originated because they didn't have the means to track and charge for bags. Another adds a nostalgic touch mentioning an old Apple Macintosh with text-only entry systems used in a car audio shop.

The topic of outdated software isn't without its critics. One comment points out that Southwest Airlines faced issues in 2022 due to outdated software, agreeing to spend $1 billion to upgrade it, yet still struggling with the same old systems. A humorous yet insightful comment claims, "More specifically, I'm guessing they're unaffected because CrowdStrike probably doesn't make security software for Windows 3.1 computers."

This video and its discussions provide a fascinating look at the ongoing relevance and resilience of older technology in a world increasingly driven by modern cybersecurity threats. One thing is clear: sometimes, sticking with what works can be the best strategy, until it no longer does.