FBI Reports $20.9 Billion in Cybercrime Losses for 2025, Highlighting Rising Threats
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reported a significant increase in cybercrime losses for 2025, totaling $20.9 billion, a 26% rise from the previous year. The report highlights the growing sophistication and prevalence of digital crimes, with investment-related fraud being the largest contributor, accounting for nearly $8.65 billion in losses. Business email compromise and tech support scams also contributed significantly to the financial damage. The report notes that victims over the age of 60 suffered the most, with losses amounting to $7.75 billion. Cryptocurrency was identified as a major conduit for fraud, particularly in investment and tech support scams. The FBI received over 1 million complaints, with phishing, extortion, and personal data breaches being the most reported types of cybercrime. 
