E-bikes, power banks, and tools keep showing up in flames on social media — often while sitting unplugged. The mechanism isn't random: a damaged cell can smolder toward thermal runaway long before anything looks wrong. What UL, the CPSC, an
Thousands of Vermont websites were exposed in mid-July to a WordPress flaw that lets attackers seize a site with no password. WordPress pushed a forced update — but it only reaches sites whose automatic updates still work. CISA confirms act
Microsoft has extended Windows 10 consumer security updates through October 12, 2027—but a computer must be eligible and properly enrolled. Here is how to check the Windows version, confirm current security updates, enroll without necessari
A sophisticated new phishing scam is abusing Google's own systems to send legitimate-looking Gmail security emails that can fool even experienced users. The sender is real, the email passes security checks, and the links appear to point to
Most people think clearing their browser history protects them from hackers. It doesn't. Modern cybercriminals aren't interested in where you've been—they want the session cookies that prove you've already logged in. Learn how today's most
If your Android phone is more than a few years old, check its security patch date. Many phones still work normally, update apps, and feel current even after manufacturer security updates have stopped. Here’s how to find the date, what it me
Ever wonder why a forecast calling for sunshine and 75 degrees ends up as a chilly, rainy day in the 50s? Weather forecasting is far more complex than many people realize, especially in Vermont. This guide explains common weather terms, for
Hours after FYIVT published an article examining Vermont's latest tax-the-rich campaign, the site experienced the largest login attack in its recorded history. Roughly 140 IP addresses attempted to access the site's WordPress login system,
Fake CAPTCHA scams are turning routine “verify you’re human” prompts into malware traps. Instead of clicking a box, victims are told to paste commands into Windows tools, letting criminals steal passwords, session cookies, wallets, and acco
Fake “your computer is infected” pop-ups are designed to scare users into calling criminals posing as tech support. The fix is usually simple: don’t call, don’t click, force-close the browser, refuse session restore, then clear recent brows
Clearing browser history is not a complete privacy solution, but it is a practical first step. Browser records can expose personal, financial, medical, and work-related activity to anyone with device access. Regularly deleting history, cook
When NewsNation host Chris Cuomo argued that Iran's 60% enriched uranium isn't weapons-grade and poses no imminent threat, he got the science wrong — not by a little, but by the IAEA's own definitions. The international nuclear watchdog cla
