Blind Spot

ACEResponder is currently experiencing abnormally high CPU utilization across the organization. Nearly 80% of all systems, including both servers and workstations, are under heavy load, significantly impacting performance and stability. Critical services are frequently failing, causing widespread operational disruptions. As a result, user dissatisfaction with IT is at an all-time high, with complaints pouring in from every department.

The sudden onset and pervasive nature of these performance issues have led management to suspect the involvement of a malicious actor. The abrupt increase in CPU usage, coupled with the widespread failure of essential services, points towards a coordinated attack or a severe system misconfiguration.

Your expertise is urgently needed to investigate this critical situation. Can you uncover the root cause of these issues? Determine whether it is indeed a malicious attack or an internal failure, and implement the necessary measures to restore normal operations and prevent future occurrences. The stability and security of our IT infrastructure are at stake, and swift, decisive action is required to mitigate this crisis.