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Massive Hack Hits Microsoft SharePoint Servers | Tech Field Day News Rundown: July 23, 2025
Manage episode 496128415 series 2134755
Hackers have used a serious, previously unknown flaw in Microsoft’s SharePoint server software to launch a major global cyberattack. The attack has hit U.S. government agencies, universities, energy companies, and more, but only affects on-site servers—not cloud services. Stolen data and encryption keys could let hackers keep access even after systems are patched. Microsoft has released a fix for some versions, but many servers are still at risk. Authorities in the U.S., Canada, and Australia are investigating, with over 50 organizations confirmed as affected so far. The attackers’ identity and goals are still unknown. This and more on the Tech Field Day News Rundown with Tom Hollingsworth and Alastair Cooke.
Time Stamps:
- 0:00 - Cold Open
- 0:31 - Welcome to the Tech Field Day News Rundown
- 1:46 - Stargate Datacenter Struggles to Get off the Ground
- 5:08 - Report Reveals Top Cybersecurity Weaknesses in Healthcare
- 9:00 - AWS Launches Tools to Help Businesses Use AI Agents
- 12:56 - Intel Shuts Down Clear Linux OS
- 16:33 - Microsoft’s New EU Cloud Deal Sparks Praise and Criticism
- 20:09 - Broadcom Unveils Tomahawk High-Speed Ethernet Chip for AI and HPC
- 24:12 - Massive Hack Hits Microsoft SharePoint Servers
- 32:27 - The Weeks Ahead
- 34:20 - Thanks for Watching the Tech Field Day News Rundown
Follow our hosts Tom Hollingsworth, Alastair Cooke, and Stephen Foskett.
Follow Tech Field Day on LinkedIn, on X/Twitter, on Bluesky, and on Mastodon.
346 episodes
Manage episode 496128415 series 2134755
Hackers have used a serious, previously unknown flaw in Microsoft’s SharePoint server software to launch a major global cyberattack. The attack has hit U.S. government agencies, universities, energy companies, and more, but only affects on-site servers—not cloud services. Stolen data and encryption keys could let hackers keep access even after systems are patched. Microsoft has released a fix for some versions, but many servers are still at risk. Authorities in the U.S., Canada, and Australia are investigating, with over 50 organizations confirmed as affected so far. The attackers’ identity and goals are still unknown. This and more on the Tech Field Day News Rundown with Tom Hollingsworth and Alastair Cooke.
Time Stamps:
- 0:00 - Cold Open
- 0:31 - Welcome to the Tech Field Day News Rundown
- 1:46 - Stargate Datacenter Struggles to Get off the Ground
- 5:08 - Report Reveals Top Cybersecurity Weaknesses in Healthcare
- 9:00 - AWS Launches Tools to Help Businesses Use AI Agents
- 12:56 - Intel Shuts Down Clear Linux OS
- 16:33 - Microsoft’s New EU Cloud Deal Sparks Praise and Criticism
- 20:09 - Broadcom Unveils Tomahawk High-Speed Ethernet Chip for AI and HPC
- 24:12 - Massive Hack Hits Microsoft SharePoint Servers
- 32:27 - The Weeks Ahead
- 34:20 - Thanks for Watching the Tech Field Day News Rundown
Follow our hosts Tom Hollingsworth, Alastair Cooke, and Stephen Foskett.
Follow Tech Field Day on LinkedIn, on X/Twitter, on Bluesky, and on Mastodon.
346 episodes
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