Years of cynical and patronizing computer security coverage have convinced my family (correctly, I suppose) that absolutely everything digital is up for grabs and true security is impossible.
This has rendered them unwilling to follow even the most basic measures to protect themselves. 😕
Relatives don't understand / refuse to use sane digital security practices?
Ask them if they lock their frigging house. Locks don't keep determined thieves out but they sure cut down on the riff-raff wandering in to steal spare change.
It's the same with digital security.
Use passwords (lock your doors), keep important stuff offline (put documents in a safe), don't let untrusted people use your phone / computer / connection (don't let stangers inside).
Lock your shit up, it's that simple.
pamela 🌺 (archived!)
Sean M Puckett