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An Overview of International Cyber-Security Awareness Raising and Educational Initiatives (2011)

2.4. Content

The content included in the campaigns was quite diverse. Many campaigns covered multiple topics, but no single topic appeared in a majority of campaigns.

 

Topics covered

Total number of topics

% of topics total

% of campaigns (out of 68)

Internet Safety

26

13%

38%

Privacy

19

10%

28%

Fraud

19

10%

28%

Phishing

15

8%

22%

Malware

15

8%

22%

Identity Theft

13

7%

19%

Spam

12

6%

18%

Firewalls

10

5%

15%

Passwords

10

5%

15%

Cyber Bullying & Harassment

11

6%

16%

Shopping

9

5%

13%

Business

8

4%

12%

Other

28

14%

41%

Total:

195



 

Based upon the limited samples and jurisdiction examined in this study, some gaps in campaign content have been noted. For example, there has been limited attention directed to the prevention of spam and address harvesting. Also, there were no programs that educate users on Botnets. Governments and security experts have identified Botnets as a significant threat to the Internet.