Cyber-enabled crimes cost Americans nearly $21 billion in 2025, a 26% increase from the previous year, according to the FBI’s latest Internet Crime Report. Phishing, extortion, and investment scams were the most commonly reported attacks, with AI-related scams driving some of the costliest losses. Phishing was the top attack vector, with these attacks leading to more than $215 million in losses.

Cyber-enabled crimes cost Americans nearly $21 billion in 2025, a 26% increase from the previous year, according to the FBI’s latest Internet Crime Report. Phishing, extortion, and investment scams were the most commonly reported attacks, with AI-related scams driving some of the costliest losses. Phishing was the top attack vector, with these attacks leading to more than $215 million in losses.

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