FBI Reports Record $20.87 Billion Cybercrime Losses
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center released its 2025 report on April 7, 2026, saying cybercrime losses hit a record $20.87 billion with more than one million complaints, a 17% increase from 2024. The IC3 named phishing, investment scams ($8.6 billion losses), and business email compromise as top threats, and for the first time documented 22,364 AI-related reports tied to about $893 million in losses.
Scoring Rationale
Official FBI IC3 report reveals record losses and includes an AI section for the first time, increasing novelty and industry-wide scope. Score reflects high credibility and timeliness, modestly reduced for limited technical mitigation guidance.
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- Read OriginalFBI says cybercrime losses hit record $20.87B in 2025theregister.com
