Cybersecurity
FBI Reports Americans Lost Record $21 Billion to Cybercrime in 2025
Image: Primary U.S. victims lost nearly $21 billion to cyber-enabled crimes last year, according to data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The record-breaking losses were driven primarily
The FBI report highlights the continued escalation of cybercrime targeting American individuals and businesses. Investment scams remained among the most costly categories, while business email compromise schemes continued to extract significant sums from organizations through sophisticated social engineering attacks.
Tech support fraud and data breaches also contributed substantially to the total losses. The figures represent a significant increase from previous years and underscore the growing sophistication and scale of cybercriminal operations.
Law enforcement agencies continue to warn that these threats are evolving rapidly, with attackers adopting new techniques to
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