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Articles for Families

A curated set of practical cybersecurity articles for families.

11 articles

2026-03-20

7 min read

What Families Should Decide Before Buying a Game Console

A family-friendly guide to setting rules before buying a PS5 or another game console, including time, spending, behavior, and online play.

2026-03-20

5 min read

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

A simple set of three rules families can teach before a child starts using a computer on their own.

2026-03-20

5 min read

First Steps After Receiving a Suspicious Email

A practical first-five-minutes guide for what to do, and what not to do, when an email may be trying to trick you.

2026-03-20

6 min read

Is It Safe to Display Images in a Suspicious Email?

A practical guide to what image loading in email can mean, what to check first, and when not to panic.

2026-03-20

7 min read

Password Basics for Families

A practical guide to passwords at home, including storage, sharing, and two-factor protection.

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?

A practical family-friendly guide to what to do when a call comes from a number you do not recognize.

2026-03-20

7 min read

Small Settings for a Safer Home Network

A gentle introduction to using DNS as one of the small settings that can make a home network a bit safer.

2026-03-20

6 min read

Red Flags to Check When a Suspicious Email Shows Up

A simple checklist for the first few seconds after you receive an email that feels a little off.

2026-03-20

5 min read

What Happens When You Report Phishing in Gmail?

A practical guide to what the phishing report button in Gmail does, and why using it can still matter.

2026-03-20

4 min read

Why an Unknown Email Sent via BCC Can Feel Suspicious

A simple explanation of why strange recipient details can be an early warning sign in scam emails.