8 simple ways to teach your friends and family about cybersecurity - before it's too late

LagartoFilm/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 depressing facts of life. For those with a reasonable technical background, spotting the markers of an online attack is usually easy. 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 a bad actor. Also: 7 password rules security experts live by in 2025 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. 1. 'It's OK to be suspicious.' I always ... Read full article.