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Pennsylvania utility says it blocks 'tens of thousands' of cyberattack attempts each month
4+ day, 41+ min ago (294+ words) Utility companies in Pennsylvania are warning that cyber threats targeting power, water, and gas systems are rising quickly and that defending those services will require investments that could affect customers' bills. At a hearing before state lawmakers, utility leaders said…...
Researchers warn your online reviews can expose friends to spear-phishing attacks
1+ week, 3+ day ago (521+ words) Spear phishing is more targeted than the average scam email. New research suggests scammers may be able to exploit something many people do with good intentions: posting online reviews. As Phys.org reported, researchers at UT Austin's McCombs School of…...
Florida hospitals warn patients about 'MyChart' phishing scam targeting portal users
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (455+ words) "Some might try to steal your login information or promise free gifts if you enter payment details." The scheme is especially alarming because hospitals have said it appears to target older adults, particularly those managing Medicare, appointments, and test results…...
In Minnesota, positive mosquito tests follow state's first West Nile case of 2026 in a horse
2+ week, 3+ day ago (346+ words) Cases in animals can act as markers that show where transmission is already occurring. Minnesota recorded its first confirmed West Nile virus case of 2026 in a horse. Mosquito samples also tested positive in three counties — an early sign that the…...
14-year garden trial finds no-dig beds yield 12% more with the same compost
2+ week, 5+ day ago (412+ words) If a garden bed holds moisture more effectively, gardeners may not need to water as often. When people argue over whether no-dig gardening pays off, the evidence often comes down to individual experience. Gardening content creator Charles Dowding (@charles_dowding) pointed to…...
AI scammers are 'scouring obituaries,' then stealing from grieving widows
2+ week, 5+ day ago (531+ words) "It's so disgusting, I can barely keep my cool about it." The rise of AI-powered fraud is turning moments of grief into opportunities for theft. In one especially disturbing case, scammers allegedly targeted a widow after her husband died, using…...
Neon worm found at low tide in Canada sparks an online ID mystery
3+ week, 5+ day ago (321+ words) Many marine worms are far more colorful and textured than people might expect. An ordinary low-tide search on Vancouver Island turned into a mini marine mystery when a Reddit user spotted a worm so bright and unusual it looked almost…...
Minnesota warns of invasive jumping worms that thrash like snakes, destroy soil
3+ week, 5+ day ago (316+ words) While the original worms established here are long gone due to glaciers, there are other worms that people are learning to manage. Earthworms have become integral to ecosystems everywhere in the United States. But European colonists actually brought them over,…...
'Don't touch it': Tennessee officials warn hammerhead worms can irritate skin, multiply when cut
4+ week, 20+ hour ago (383+ words) In Tennessee, officials are telling residents to avoid picking up hammerhead worms with unprotected hands. The invasive species can irritate skin and multiply when cut. According to People, the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration warned people about the invasive…...