Operation cactus harnessed the e-athlete and the police enlightenment campaign.

2.5 million schoolchildren received a fake fishing message. Illustration. Inka Soveri

The French Ministry of Education has launched a education campaign for children and adolescents on the dangers of cybercrime. The Ministry sent a frying message to students and students by email, Cyber ​​News tells you.

4,700 high schools and high schools participated in the campaign. 2.5 million 11-18 year old students received a fishing message.

More than 210,000 of those who received the message clicked on the disadvantage link included in their school’s email. Instead of the promised pirated programs, the Operation Kaktus website had an educational video of cyber security risks. In the video, a well-known e-athlete, police and prosecutor told about the borders of the law and crime.

The campaign started last year in Orleans-Tours and Versailles. This year it was expanded to a nationwide.

In addition, cyber security professionals have created a packaging material package for teachers.

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