Daily Tech Headlines Microsoft Releases Patch For SharePoint 0-day RCE Flaw - DTH
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Jul 21, 2025 An urgent patch for a zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint has sparked concern for thousands of organizations. In tech news, the UK may abandon its push for Apple to create a backdoor for encrypted iCloud data. T-Mobile is rolling out L4S technology, and WhatsApp is transitioning its Windows app to a web-based version. The discussion also tackles the emotional risks of teenagers engaging with AI companions and Microsoft's shift from movies to a focus on streaming services and innovations in cross-device gaming.
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Mitigate SharePoint Vulnerability Now
- Affected organizations should apply Microsoft's emergency patch immediately.
- If patching isn’t possible, disconnect vulnerable SharePoint on-premises servers to prevent exploitation.
Microsoft SharePoint Zero-Day Risk
- A critical zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint is actively exploited, risking 10,000 organizations including sensitive sectors.
- The flaw allows persistent, unauthenticated access and could lead to data theft across linked services like Outlook and Teams.
Backdoor Demand Risks Tech Ties
- U.S. pressures UK to drop demands for Apple backdoors in iCloud encryption, threatening tech cooperation.
- Apple opposes backdoors citing user privacy and security as core concerns.