EFF: How to Talk to Your Family About Digital Security
How to Talk to Your Family About Digital Security You and your family are sipping hot cocoa, gathered around the [holiday object of your choice], and your family member suddenly asks: “Can you help me with my [insert device here]?” They need a question answered about their computer, phone, tablet, video game console, or internet-connected device. Maybe they have related questions about their online accounts. Or maybe there is a teenager or college student in your family that posts intensely personal information online, and has just realized that they should probably maintain more privacy in their online lives—but isn’t sure how to start. Or perhaps the conversation of data breaches comes up around the dinner table, and Uncle Navid insists that the only way to protect yourself is to never go online at all. Congratulations, you are now responsible for threat modeling fo r the holidays! This is a good time to take a step back, consider some common concerns and threat models, and ...