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What is
HackShield?
HackShield is a serious game for children aged 7 to 12, where they learn how to navigate the digital world through play. Not from fear, but from insight and confidence.
Children discover how phishing works, why fake news spreads, and what they can do to keep themselves and others safe online.
Where to play HackShield
At home, children learn independently by playing the game
Often right at the kitchen table. They discover how the online world works, what to trust, and how to stay safe. What they learn doesn’t stop there. It sparks conversations with parents, grandparents, and caregivers, who often learn just as much.
At school, children play class quests together
They learn from each other, share experiences, and tackle challenges as a team. Online safety becomes more than something you learn, it becomes something you actively practice and talk about together. Lessons are led by teachers or guest lecturers from the field, bringing real world experience into the classroom.
In libraries, children step into an interactive AR quest about disinformation
They discover how fake news spreads, what to trust, and how they can make a difference themselves. By moving, exploring, and actively searching for information, learning becomes not only more fun, but also more lasting.
HackShield international
HackShield is now active in 7 countries and continues to grow.
België
Brasil
Curaçao
Deutschland
Nederland
Sverige
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Stories from our Junior Cyber Agents, parents, and schools from around the world.
"Since the founding of HackShield, the COPS of the Dutch National Police has been closely involved in the development and implementation of the program. This longstanding collaboration exemplifies how law enforcement can play a proactive and positive role in empowering young people to navigate the digital world safely."
~ COPS NL
"It was a very enjoyable and educational lesson, and I only received enthusiastic reactions from the students."
~ Ms. Kaylie, Primary School Kleur-Rijk
"Playing HackShield changed my life. I now know everything about hacking."
~ Spacehacker, 11 years old
"Thanks to our recent collaboration, we have been able to scale up HackShield as an intervention within the Municipality of Amsterdam."
~ Evan van der Linden, Municipality of Amsterdam
"As a parent, you can't track all online activities of your child. That's why I value HackShield so much. It helps children learn how to navigate the digital world safely."
~ Shira, parent
"With HackShield, we are building a safer digital world and giving meaning to our CSR-program: fun, educational, and engaging. Because online dangers don't wait until children are eighteen, we are already training the cyber agents of tomorrow, today."
~ Mark Govaerts, Avit Group
"The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) strongly endorses the Cybersecurity Awareness Program for Children (HackShield), recognizing its importance for safeguarding the future digital society of Sweden.""
~ NCC Sweden