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Articles for Families

A curated set of practical cybersecurity articles for families.

12 articles

2026-04-03

8 min read

What to Do When a Fake Payment Screen Appears During a Game

A fake payment screen won't go away — here's how to close it without paying or entering anything.

2026-03-20

7 min read

What Families Should Decide Before Buying a Game Console

Time, spending, behavior, and online play — what to agree on before the console arrives.

2026-03-20

5 min read

The First Three Rules to Teach When Giving a Kid a PC

Three rules worth agreeing on before a child starts using a computer on their own.

2026-03-20

5 min read

First Steps After Receiving a Suspicious Email

The first five minutes after a suspicious email — what to do and what not to do.

2026-03-20

6 min read

Is It Safe to Display Images in a Suspicious Email?

Why loading images in a suspicious email is less dangerous than it sounds, and when to worry.

2026-03-20

7 min read

Password Basics for Families

Beyond strong passwords — storage, sharing, and two-factor protection for the whole family.

2026-03-20

4 min read

Dangerous Even Without Links: Emails That Try to Make You Reply

Not every phishing email is about getting you to click. Some are written to pull you into a reply.

2026-03-20

8 min read

Should You Answer an Unknown Phone Number?

What to check and how to respond when a call comes from a number you don't recognize.

2026-03-20

7 min read

Small Settings for a Safer Home Network

How changing one DNS setting can make your home network a bit safer.

2026-03-20

6 min read

Red Flags to Check When a Suspicious Email Shows Up

Quick red flags to check in the first few seconds when an email feels off.

2026-03-20

5 min read

What Happens When You Report Phishing in Gmail?

What the "Report phishing" button in Gmail actually does, and why it matters.

2026-03-20

4 min read

Why an Unknown Email Sent via BCC Can Feel Suspicious

Why strange recipient details — missing To, unfamiliar names — can be an early warning sign.