21 Infamous & Expensive Software Bugs

Today's life is based on technology. It is a means of life. Everyone depends greatly on technology. Every aspect of human life is intertwined with technology, so if you don't have it, you will feel inconvenienced. Conversely, what is called a software bug can cause unwanted ripples and lead to multiple results.

What happens easily with a single tap or one click will crash the entire system if the software breaks down. Simply put, an error can be a bug or error in a software program that has a wrong or unexpected consequences. Since software is ultimately developed by humans, errors are likely to occur, as there is a proverb that "human all is a horse".

Functionality, security, user interface, performance (load and pressure), hardware, network, thir d-party software, compliance, and even test errors.

There are many results caused by software problems, such as inconvenience to users, lower security, lives, money, reputation, and business credit. Some bugs only cause trivial problems, but flight control software and medical equipment software are never allowed to fail due to programming errors. These can have a catastrophic impact.

The following is the most notorious, hig h-cost software disorder list:

1) Software Glitch Causes F-35 to Detect Targets Incorrectly

In March of this year, the serious software bugs of the F-35 integrated fighters attracted public attention. The F-35 fighter flying by forming a formation could not find potential targets from various angles. In fact, engineers have found out that software bugs have caused aircraft to be incorrect. Aircraft sensors could not distinguish between a single threat and multiple threats. As FOX News reported, F-35's executive program manager Christopher Bogdin Air Force said: "F-35's executive program manager Christopher Bogdan Air Force Captain Christopher Bogdan. We are always saying that it is difficult to fuse.

2) Nissan’s Airbag Software Malfunction

Nissan Motor has been investigated by US Safety Regulatory Authorities in the past two years, for over 1 million recalls (recovery and free repairs). The recall target was due to the software defect of the sensitive airbag system. Automakers believe that the software bugs of the system have become unable to detect adults sitting in the passenger seat. This problem occurred when the airbag was not developed in two accidents. Several complaints have been recorded after this problem is resolved. Zack Canyon reported in a Bipingetc. com article that 104. 871 units were recalled by Honda Motors due to the flaws of the Takata airbag system. (Information source: bipyetc)

3) Tennessee County Court Kills Software System Update worth $1Million

Lasford County, Tennessee, has forced the court's software system to be updated after two years of work and $ 1 million. Software defects were discovered at the time of contract, as the issuance of the check, the patrol court Dockets bug, and the creation of "Phantom Tark" occurred in a few weeks after the project. A few months after the training, it was reported on the system. As a result, the prefecture had to stop the system. Reporter of Daily News Journal said: "After spending several months and hundreds of thousands of dollars, Lazaford County Tour Court Court Secretary of the Dot-Matrix printer and paper used for the first time 25 years ago. Returned to filing. "

4) Software Security Flaws Revealed in OLA’s Mobile App

There was a serious security flaw in the bangalol e-based India's largest taxi aggiator, Ora's system. The identified bug made major developers enjoy unlimited free riding; Malavika Murrali reported in the March issue of Economic Times. The problem was public by the fact that customers pointed out the weaknesses of the system. OLA has been trying to fix bugs a long time ago as the company's complaints about operating systems are increasing. (Source)

5) Starbucks Breakdown caused by Software Bug

Starbucks was forced to close about 60% of its stores worldwide in April this year. According to Starbucks, the registry glitch was caused by an "internal failure during a daily system update." The software glitch caused thousands of stores across North America to be unable to continue operating because their cashiers were unable to process orders or take payment. Starbucks did not provide details. AP Food Industry Writer Candice Choi wrote an article about Starbucks' analysis, reminding restaurants that "the cashier, who once entered tabs and stored cash, has evolved into a node that can collect large amounts of data and perform many tasks." (Source: Yahoo! News).

6) United Airlines Grounded All Flights

United Airlines halted 4, 900 flights worldwide for more than an hour due to a computer failure in the automation part of its ticketing and reservation system. The outage meant the company was unable to generate boarding passes, check passengers, or make sure everyone on board had arrived. The system was restored within an hour, but many delayed flights and customer dissatisfaction rippled out, and the solution took longer to resolve.

7) New York Stock Exchange Suspends All Trading

The New York Stock Exchange halted all trading due to an unknown "internal technical problem." All open orders were canceled and traders promised to receive information as soon as possible. Conspiracy theories began to emerge, but the NYSE announced that it was "not the result of a cyber breach." The exchange resumed more than four hours later.

8) The Wall Street Journal Website Goes Dark

At the same time that the NYSE went down, the website of the well-known financial news media The Wall Street Journal went offline. It initially displayed a 504 error, but quickly changed to a temporary homepage saying it was experiencing technical difficulties. The site regained full functionality within an hour, but that was enough time for conspiracy sparks to fly.

9) Critical Microsoft Glitch Allows Hackers to Take Control

Speaking of hackers, Microsoft released an emergency patch on almost all OSs in July. This security defect discovered by a security researcher is a serious vulnerability buried in Microsoft's font file processing, which could make hackers strongly take over computer OS. Such vulnerabilities are exposed to millions of Microsoft computers on a hacker playground, and there is nothing to prevent thieves from stealing data or installing software illegally.

10)Medicine Infusion Pumps Recalled for Deadly Flaw

For the past few years, it was not a good business situation for Care Fusion, a medical device manufacturer who has been experiencing urgent recalls many times. In late May, Care Fusion Araris Pump was announced on software bugs, which would cause pumps designed to automatically supply drugs and infusions to inpatients. As a result, various situations, such as the submission of drugs at important points and the accidental overdose, can be lif e-threatening. Just four days later, Care Fusion announced a recall of a fan of another line due to software defects that patients could suffocate.

11) Prestigious Eton College Accidentally Admits 400 Students

A graduate of Prince William and Prime Minister David Cameron, and nine most prestigious preparatory schools in the UK have entered. Instead, the "system error" sent a conditional admission permit to the 400 families. It is reported that the mistake was found within a few minutes, but he left a difficult job to communicate with hundreds of his excitement to convey this news. < SPAN> Speaking of hackers, Microsoft released an emergency patch in almost all OSs in July. This security defect discovered by a security researcher is a serious vulnerability buried in Microsoft's font file processing, which could make hackers strongly take over computer OS. Such vulnerabilities are exposed to millions of Microsoft computers on a hacker playground, and there is nothing to prevent thieves from stealing data or installing software illegally.

12) Visa Data Leaked via Software Error

For the past few years, it was not a good business situation for Care Fusion, a medical device manufacturer who has been experiencing urgent recalls many times. In late May, Care Fusion Araris Pump was announced on software bugs, which would cause pumps designed to automatically supply drugs and infusions to inpatients. As a result, various situations, such as the submission of drugs at important points and the accidental overdose, can be lif e-threatening. Just four days later, Care Fusion announced a recall of a fan of another line due to software defects that patients could suffocate.

13) $65,000 Jackpot Declared To Be a Casino Software Error

A graduate of Prince William and Prime Minister David Cameron, and nine most prestigious preparatory schools in the UK have entered. Instead, the "system error" sent a conditional admission permit to the 400 families. It is reported that the mistake was found within a few minutes, but he left a difficult job to communicate with hundreds of his excitement to convey this news. Speaking of hackers, Microsoft released an emergency patch on almost all OSs in July. This security defect discovered by a security researcher is a serious vulnerability buried in Microsoft's font file processing, which could make hackers strongly take over computer OS. Such vulnerabilities are exposed to millions of Microsoft computers on a hacker playground, and there is nothing to prevent thieves from stealing data or installing software illegally.

14) Bug Makes 950 Million Android Phones Vulnerable to Hacking

For the past few years, Care Fusion, a medical device manufacturer who has been experiencing urgent recalls many times, has not been a good business situation. In late May, Care Fusion Araris Pump was announced on software bugs, which would cause pumps designed to automatically supply drugs and infusions to inpatients. As a result, various situations, such as the submission of drugs at important points and the accidental overdose, can be lif e-threatening. Just four days later, Care Fusion announced a recall of a fan of another line due to software defects that patients could suffocate.

15) Kanye West Mic Failure

A graduate of Prince William and Prime Minister David Cameron, and nine most prestigious preparatory schools in the UK have entered. Instead, the "system error" sent a conditional admission permit to the 400 families. It is reported that the mistake was found within a few minutes, but he left a difficult job to communicate with hundreds of his excitement to convey this news.

16) Software Bug Cripples Pricing of US Mutual Funds

Last July, personal information of visa applicants from over 45 countries was leaked through VFS Global, a visa service company that serves international governments. The issue was discovered when two technology consultants who were visa applicants through VFS Global noticed that by entering any application number, they could retrieve the applicants' personal information, including their name, address, date of birth, and passport number. The councillors reported the issue to VFS, but after 15 hours of no response, the couple decided to make the issue public through a news channel. They believe that the data leak was not an "unfortunate incident" but the result of VFS Global's gross negligence regarding the security of users' personal data. VFS Global addressed these allegations by asserting that it had resolved the issue and that the leak only affected applicants applying for Italian visas.

17) Multiple Stores across the United States Report Double-Charging Bug

In July this year, an elderly woman in Australia won a jackpot. The 82-year-old woman won a jackpot of $65. 054 at Club Service Goodna, but when she reported her win to the club, she was informed that a jackpot of that magnitude was not possible on that particular machine. The game was designed to never have a jackpot over $10, 000, so it was determined that the win must have been a software error, and the casino was spared paying the winnings. As expected, there has been public backlash in the local community over the casino taking the old lady's winnings, and the story could end up in court in the near future.

18) HSBC IT Bug Delays a Quarter Million Payments

Once again, the threat of piracy has made the news. Mobile security researchers have discovered a flaw in Google's Android software that allows hackers to take down Android phones simply by sending a media message to them. The bug, named "StageFright," works even without opening the message, exposing over 950 million devices to the possibility of accessing the device's mobile number, including stolen data, activating the camera and microphone, and recording.

19) Automakers Sued For Deadly Flaw in Keyless Ignition Systems

On another, less serious note, Kanye West, the current L'Enfant terrible of music, suffered a microphone malfunction at a recent concert. In typical West fashion, the rapper responded by dropping the app, then smashing the microphone onstage before taking off. We can't say we're too far away from that.

20) Air Canada Refuses to Honor Glitch that Sold Flight Packages for 90% Off

Last August, the biggest financial problem in the Bank of New York melon (BNYM) has been confused about the US investment trust industry for about two weeks. BNYM's software bugs have destroyed the pricing system, a major investment trust company, and has wiped out the US asset management companies, investment companies, and banks. Hundreds of emergency meetings were held to organize price setting data and create emergency measures for erroneous sales. Industry analysts called the software tightening as "the largest software stock problem in the past 10 years", which was before a week and a half for a week and a half.

21) Yahoo Japan System Glitch Loses 2.58 Million Emails

In early September, several testimonies were published on grocery stores, including Lion Foods in Virginia, Jewel Osco in Ohio, High Vie in Iowa, and Hanna Ford in Vermont. Each article reports that the customer paid by the debit card has been charged twice. In question, each store reports the same payment processor NCR Connected Payment. NCR immediately issued a statement, advised the shoppers to stick to cash, sort out the payment and wait until it returned. However, a few days after the news decorates the national headline, many buyers are still waiting for a refund.

In late August, HSBC announced that a computer error had delayed 275. 000 payments just before the consecutive holidays. This bug was not only to HSBC's personal account holder, but many companies could not access their funds, resulting in unable to pay employees. HSBC said that the payment, which was scheduled to be transferred on Friday, will be processed 99 % the next day. If it is a single accident, it is worrisome that payment will be delayed by one day, but it is allowed. Sadly, however, HSBC is just one of the major British banks that have recently experienced software cascades. < Span> The biggest financial problem in the quarter of the Bank of New York melon (BNYM) last August has become confused in the US investment trust industry for about two weeks. BNYM's software bugs have destroyed the pricing system, a major investment trust company, and has wiped out the US asset management companies, investment companies, and banks. Hundreds of emergency meetings were held to organize price setting data and create emergency measures for erroneous sales. Industry analysts called the software tightening as "the largest software stock problem in the past 10 years", which was before a week and a half for a week and a half.

In early September, several testimonies were published on grocery stores, including Lion Foods in Virginia, Jewel Osco in Ohio, High Vie in Iowa, and Hanna Ford in Vermont. Each article reports that the customer paid by the debit card has been charged twice. In question, each store reports the same payment processor NCR Connected Payment. NCR immediately issued a statement, advised the shoppers to stick to cash, sort out the payment and wait until it returned. However, a few days after the news decorates the national headline, many buyers are still waiting for a refund.