Thu. Apr 9th, 2026

FBI Warns: US Cybercrime Cost Hits Record $21 Billion

In the United States, the annual cost of cybercrime has surged dramatically, escalating from $4.2 billion to $20.9 billion in just five years. This represents an alarming and consistent growth trajectory.

According to the annual IC3 report, recently published by the FBI, the year 2025 is projected to be a record-breaking period for cybercrime. Expectations are set for reaching one million complaints and nearly 3,000 further incidents, highlighting the escalating threat.

By Rupert Blackwood

Investigative journalist based in Sheffield, focusing on technology's impact on society. Rupert specializes in cybercrime's effect on communities, from online fraud targeting elderly residents to cryptocurrency scams. His reporting examines social media manipulation, digital surveillance, and how criminal networks operate in cyberspace. With expertise in computer systems, he connects technical complexity with real-world consequences for ordinary people

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