FBI: US victims lost ~$21B to cybercrime in 2025, up 26% YoY, driven by investment scams, business email compromise, tech support fraud, and data breaches (Bill Toulas/BleepingComputer)
Why it matters: US victims lost nearly $21 billion to cybercrime in 2025, a 26% increase year-over-year.
- US victims lost approximately $21 billion to cybercrime in 2025, marking a 26% year-over-year increase, according to the FBI.
- Investment scams were a primary driver of these losses, alongside business email compromise, tech support fraud, and data breaches.
- Bill Toulas/BleepingComputer reported on the FBI's findings, emphasizing the substantial financial impact on victims.
US victims faced a staggering 26% increase in cybercrime losses in 2025, reaching nearly $21 billion, primarily fueled by sophisticated investment scams, business email compromise, tech support fraud, and data breaches. This significant surge highlights the evolving and growing threat landscape for individuals and businesses alike.
