Nearly half of French citizens have been notified of a personal data breach, according to a report by Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr in partnership with Ipsos Digital as part of Cybermois 2026, a national cybersecurity awareness initiative. The percentage of individuals informed of such breaches has risen from 30% in 2025 to 45% in 2026, with trends suggesting the number will continue to grow. Phishing emails or SMS messages remain the most common cyber threat, affecting 53% of respondents. Data breaches are becoming more frequent in France, raising concerns about future risks like targeted phishing attacks and financial fraud. In response to these threats, 59% of respondents have become more cautious when handling emails, SMS, and unknown phone calls. Additionally, 53% have changed their passwords, and 44% have increased monitoring of their bank accounts. While awareness of cyber threats has grown—79% of respondents now recognize hacking, up from 72% in 2024, and 72% now recognize fake bank advisors, compared to 59% in 2024—only 55% of respondents feel adequately informed, down from 63% in 2024. The Internet and public services remain the most trusted sources of information, with 46% and 40% of respondents respectively relying on them. To address these growing concerns, Cybermois 2026—supported by over 2,400 institutional and private partners—has launched a national program. A new resource titled Personal Data Breach, What to Do in 3 Key Steps has been created by Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr in collaboration with the CNIL, the French data protection authority. This guide, available from October 1st, provides victims with practical steps to take from the first day to day 30 after a data breach. A national campaign titled Protect Yourself Online, It's Not That Stupid will be launched, featuring posters with animal illustrations to engage the public and encourage discussions, especially among families and across generations. Partnerships with France Messagerie, Culture Presse, the SNDP, and France services will help distribute posters nationwide, including 15,000 press merchants and 2,500 France services locations. The campaign will also include a Cyber Horoscope, offering monthly practical advice and a paper toy for assembly. The CyberTour de France will take place throughout October, with events in cities such as Biarritz, Rennes, Rouen, Lille, Montpellier, and Paris. These events will be open to the general public. Additionally, a digital awareness initiative titled The digital, no panic! will be held at Paris Gare de Lyon on October 22, 2026, and in Rennes on October 29, 2026. The event will distribute educational materials like the booklet The digital, no panic! and the Cyber Family Guide, designed to help families support children in their digital practices.