How to talk to your family and friends about online security - before it's too late

milan2099/Getty Images It's a jungle out there. And by "out there," I mean in the online world, where scams, data breaches, and outright thievery are a depressing fact of life. For those of us who have a reasonable technical background, it's usually easy to spot the markers of an online attack. But if you're like me, you probably have a thriving network of friends and family members who have never developed those skills and are about one click away from getting fleeced by some bad actor in East Scamistan. You can help them get smarter and less likely to be fleeced by one of these scam artists. All it takes is a few heart-to-heart conversations. You can get the job done anytime -- in a family Zoom call, at a picnic, or even over the holidays. All it takes is a few minutes of real talk. If you find yourself in one of those situations, here are eight phrases to help you get the conversation started and keep it going. 'It's OK to be suspicious.' I always start with this one because i ... Read full article.