Remember 2000? The last time computers stopped working at this scale was because of the Y2K Bug

Much like the Y2K bug, which threatened computer systems as the year 2000 approached, the recent Microsoft technical glitch has highlighted the vulnerabilities in our digital infrastructure The Y2K bug, a flaw in Windows, was feared to cause widespread problems with date handling beyond December 31, 1999. Image Credit: Reuters, Reuters On Friday, Windows users worldwide experienced a wave of panic reminiscent of the Y2K bug crisis at the turn of the millennium. Much like the Y2K bug, which threatened computer systems as the year 2000 approached, this recent technical glitch has highlighted the vulnerabilities in our digital infrastructure. The Y2K bug, a flaw in Windows, was feared to cause widespread problems with date handling beyond December 31, 1999.