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Cybercriminals more than doubled their attacks on the service providers behind hospitals in the first half of 2026, exploiting healthcare's supply chain to reach patient data.
Latest developments: BleepingComputer reported July 12, 2026 that a new version of the RedHook Android malware switches on Android's Wireless Debugging (Wireless ADB) feature to gain shell-level privileges on a phone with no computer attached.
RedHook, an Android malware strain, now turns on the phone's built-in Wireless ADB mechanism to escalate to shell access on its own, a novel move that drops the usual requirement for a tethered PC; users should keep Wireless Debugging off and avoid sideloaded apps.
Sources: BleepingComputer · ↑ top
Latest developments: Wireshark shipped release 4.6.7 on July 11, 2026 fixing 12 vulnerabilities and 16 bugs, the same weekend researchers disclosed Squidbleed, a 29-year-old flaw in the Squid proxy that leaks HTTP requests.
Two staples of network operations, the Wireshark packet analyzer and the Squid caching proxy, each carry newly disclosed flaws; the Wireshark issues already have a fix in 4.6.7, so administrators should apply it and track Squid's patch.
Sources: SANS Internet Storm Center · Schneier on Security · ↑ top
Latest developments: Wired reported July 11, 2026 that an AI system discovered a root-privilege bug in the Linux kernel that developers had overlooked for fifteen years.
AI-driven code analysis found a long-hidden local privilege-escalation flaw in Linux, a sign that automated tools now rival human researchers at deep bug hunting; administrators should watch for the resulting kernel patch.
Sources: Wired Security · ↑ top
Latest developments: Dark Reading reported July 10, 2026 that cyberattacks on healthcare service providers and vendors more than doubled in the first half of 2026; attacks on hospitals and clinics themselves rose only modestly over the same span.
Attackers increasingly hit the billing firms, IT vendors, and other businesses that serve hospitals, reaching patient data through the supply chain; healthcare organizations should vet and monitor every service provider that touches their systems.
Sources: Dark Reading · ↑ top
Latest developments: BleepingComputer reported July 10, 2026 that the Dutch National Police found strong indications that Dutch hackers carried out the February 2026 breach of telecommunications provider Odido.
Odido, a Dutch telecommunications provider, suffered a breach in February 2026, and investigators now point to domestic hackers; affected customers should watch for fraud tied to their exposed personal data.
Sources: BleepingComputer · ↑ top
Latest developments: American forces launched dozens of fresh strikes on Iranian targets and the fighting spread to Oman, while President Trump called the waterway open and Tehran declared it closed until 'further notice.'
The United States and Iran are trading strikes over the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint that carries roughly a fifth of the world's seaborne oil; Iran hit U.S. regional allies and its declared closure of the strait threatens global crude supply and the fragile ceasefire.
Sources: WSJ World News · FT World · ↑ top
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Latest developments: The Post-Gazette reported the sweeping federal affordable-housing law that took effect this weekend traces its policy roots to the Pittsburgh area.
A landmark federal housing bill aimed at affordability became law Saturday, July 11, after President Trump's 10-day signing window expired without his signature, and the Post-Gazette tied its origins to work in the Pittsburgh region.
Sources: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · ↑ top
Latest developments: A water main break in West Mifflin forced Kennywood to push back its Sunday, July 12 opening, with no timeline for restoring service.
Kennywood, the amusement park in West Mifflin, delayed its Sunday opening after a West Mifflin water main break cut its water supply.
Latest developments: Pittsburgh will close the Roberto Clemente and Andy Warhol bridges downtown during Picklesburgh, with detours set for northbound and southbound traffic.
The Roberto Clemente and Andy Warhol bridges over the Allegheny River will close for the Picklesburgh festival downtown, compounding congestion already worsened by the 25-day Parkway East shutdown.
Latest developments: Oakmont's borough engineer presented a tentative plan to repair the deteriorating brick surface of Allegheny River Boulevard.
The borough engineer in Oakmont, in eastern Allegheny County, laid out a preliminary plan to repair the worn brick surface of Allegheny River Boulevard, one of the borough's signature streets.
Latest developments: Organizers set Picklesburgh's 11th year to open Thursday, July 16 in downtown Pittsburgh with a bigger footprint and new pickle creations.
Picklesburgh, Pittsburgh's free briny food festival now in its 11th year, kicks off Thursday, July 16, in downtown Pittsburgh, expanding with new pickle creations and drawing crowds along the Allegheny riverfront.
Pirates (49-47)
Sat Jul 11 · Brewers 6 · Pirates 7 · Final
Esmerlyn Valdez's grand slam, two homers lead Pirates past Brewers 7-6 in first game of doubleheader
Sat Jul 11 · Brewers 2 · Pirates 3 · Final
Esmerlyn Valdez homers again as Pirates edge Brewers, 3-2, sweep twinbill from NL Central leaders
Up Next · Brewers @ Pirates · Sun Jul 12, 12:15 PM
Latest developments: The Post-Gazette reconstructed the maneuvering that let the Pirates draft shortstop prospect Konnor Griffin, involving the Chicago White Sox and Washington Nationals.
The Post-Gazette detailed how Pirates general manager Ben Cherington positioned around the Chicago White Sox and Washington Nationals to select shortstop prospect Konnor Griffin in the MLB Draft.
Sources: Post-Gazette Pirates · ↑ top
Latest developments: The Guardian reported packed stadiums and record television audiences as the U.S.-hosted World Cup won over American fans despite pre-tournament fears.
The Guardian described how the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, captivated American audiences with sellout crowds and record viewership even after the U.S. men's team lost to Belgium in the round of 16.
Sources: Guardian World Cup 2026 · ↑ top
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