================================================================ INFOSECFOLLOW -- security, markets, business, pittsburgh Sunday, July 12, 2026 - 12:06 PM EDT ================================================================ 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. CONTENTS: Emerging Trends and Key Updates | Security | Business and Politics | Pittsburgh | Sports | Reading | Markets EMERGING TRENDS AND KEY UPDATES ---------------------------------------------------------------- * [TREND] An AI system flagged a 15-year-old Linux root bug the same week Wireshark 4.6.7 patched twelve holes and researchers disclosed Squidbleed in the Squid proxy. see: AI Uncovers 15-Year-Old Linux Root Flaw; Decades-Old Bugs in Wireshark and Squid * [TREND] Attackers are routing around hardened hospitals to strike the healthcare service providers behind them, whose breaches more than doubled in the first half of 2026. see: Attacks on Healthcare Service Providers Double * [TREND] New RedHook Android malware abuses Wireless ADB for shell access as Dutch police tie homegrown hackers to February's Odido telecom breach. see: RedHook Android Malware Abuses Wireless ADB; Dutch Hackers Tied to Odido Telecom Breach * [UPDATE (updated)] U.S. forces widened strikes on Iran into Oman as Tehran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed while Trump insists the waterway stays open. see: U.S. and Iran Widen Strait of Hormuz Fight * [UPDATE (new)] Picklesburgh returns downtown July 16, closing the Roberto Clemente and Andy Warhol bridges with detours for northbound and southbound traffic. see: Picklesburgh Kicks Off July 16; Downtown Bridges to Close for Picklesburgh SECURITY ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1. REDHOOK ANDROID MALWARE ABUSES WIRELESS ADB Ransomware and Cybercrime · [malware, android, mobile] 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. - BleepingComputer: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/redhook-android-malware-now-uses-wireless-adb-for-shell-access/ 2. DECADES-OLD BUGS IN WIRESHARK AND SQUID Vulnerabilities and Exploits · [patch, vulnerability, open-source] 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. - SANS Internet Storm Center: https://isc.sans.edu/diary/rss/33146 - Schneier on Security: https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2026/07/friday-squid-blogging-squidbleed-vulnerability.html 3. AI UNCOVERS 15-YEAR-OLD LINUX ROOT FLAW AI Security · [ai, linux, vulnerability] 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. - Wired Security: https://www.wired.com/story/security-news-this-week-ai-found-a-root-bug-in-linux-that-everyone-missed-for-15-years/ 4. ATTACKS ON HEALTHCARE SERVICE PROVIDERS DOUBLE Ransomware and Cybercrime · [healthcare, breach] 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. - Dark Reading: https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/cybercriminals-healthcare-businesses-attacks-surge 5. DUTCH HACKERS TIED TO ODIDO TELECOM BREACH Data Breaches · [breach, telecom] 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. - BleepingComputer: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-suspects-dutch-hackers-were-involved-in-odido-breach/ BUSINESS AND POLITICS ---------------------------------------------------------------- * U.S. and Iran Widen Strait of Hormuz Fight 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. - WSJ World News: https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/u-s-launches-new-strikes-on-iran-after-hormuz-tensions-escalate-d6903c7f - FT World: https://www.ft.com/content/6b6c23e9-f24e-4c3e-bb1a-e5cb6860008d PITTSBURGH ---------------------------------------------------------------- Weather: This Afternoon: Mostly Sunny, high 87F. Tonight: Mostly Clear, low 67F. Monday: Sunny, high 87F. Business: * Pittsburgh-Rooted Housing Bill Becomes Law 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. - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: https://www.post-gazette.com/local/region/2026/07/12/affordable-housing-bill-law-pittsburgh/stories/202607120064 * Water Main Break Delays Kennywood Opening 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. - WTAE: https://www.wtae.com/article/kennywood-delays-sunday-opening-water-main-break-west-mifflin/71909547 Around town: * Downtown Bridges to Close for Picklesburgh 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. - WPXI: https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/roberto-clemente-andy-warhol-bridges-close-picklesburgh/HJHYOUE5D5B2NLQRYW74NBQJ2M/ * Oakmont Weighs Boulevard Brick Repairs 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. - TribLive: https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/oakmont-borough-engineer-proposes-brick-repairs-on-allegheny-river-boulevard/ Events: * Picklesburgh Kicks Off July 16 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. - WTAE: https://www.wtae.com/article/very-uniquely-pittsburgh-picklesburgh-festival-set-to-kick-off-on-july-16/71875193 SPORTS ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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 https://plaintextsports.com/mlb/2026-07-11/mil-pit Sat Jul 11 · Brewers 2 · Pirates 3 · Final Esmerlyn Valdez homers again as Pirates edge Brewers, 3-2, sweep twinbill from NL Central leaders https://plaintextsports.com/mlb/2026-07-11/mil-pit Up Next · Brewers @ Pirates · Sun Jul 12, 12:15 PM https://plaintextsports.com/mlb/2026-07-12/mil-pit Around the Teams: * Inside How the Pirates Landed Konnor Griffin 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. - Post-Gazette Pirates: https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2026/07/10/konnor-griffin-mlb-draft-cherington-whitesox-nationals/stories/202607090056 Team USA: * America Embraces Its Home World Cup 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. - Guardian World Cup 2026: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/11/america-world-cup-love-football READING ---------------------------------------------------------------- * Ed Zitron -- Premium: The Hater's Guide To The Memory Crisis Zitron's skeptical 'hater's guide' picks apart the AI industry's hype around persistent 'memory' features, arguing the capability is oversold. https://www.wheresyoured.at/premium-the-haters-guide-to-the-memory-crisis/ * Stratechery -- Muse Image, Grok 4.5, Alex Karp on CNBC Ben Thompson argues the battle for verifiable data increasingly defines the AI race, connecting Meta's Muse Image, xAI's Grok 4.5, and Palantir chief Alex Karp's CNBC remarks. https://stratechery.com/2026/muse-image-grok-4-5-alex-karp-on-cnbc/ * Cal Newport -- Beware of Productivity Paradoxes Newport warns of productivity paradoxes, noting that innovations poised to be slam dunks, like the personal computer, often fail to deliver the productivity gains they promise. https://calnewport.com/beware-of-productivity-paradoxes/ MARKETS (weekly average, change vs prior week) ---------------------------------------------------------------- S&P 500 7,528.60 ▲ +1.0% Dow 52,690.77 ▲ +0.7% Nasdaq 26,059.80 ▲ +0.8% WTI crude 71.20 ▲ +2.7% EUR/USD 1.1424 ▲ +0.1% GBP/USD 1.3382 ▲ +0.9% USD/JPY 162.21 ▲ +0.1% ================================================================ Generated 2026-07-12 12:06 EDT. Sources: 24 security feeds; 9 Pittsburgh feeds; 4 Pittsburgh arts and events feeds; 6 Pittsburgh sports beat and podcast feeds; 4 Team USA feeds; the Wall Street Journal, the Economist, and the Financial Times; and Ed Zitron, Stratechery, Cal Newport. Markets from Yahoo Finance, weather from the NWS, scores from ESPN. Summaries are AI-generated from the linked reporting; verify at the sources. ================================================================