FBI Reports Record $21 Billion Lost to Cybercrime in U.S. During 2023
SecurityFBICybercrimeFinancial LossInvestment ScamsBECTech Support FraudData BreachUnited States2023
The FBI reported that U.S. victims lost a record $21 billion to cybercrime in 2023, with financial losses driven primarily by investment scams, business email compromise (BEC), tech support fraud, and data breaches. The figure represents a significant increase in cyber-enabled financial crimes targeting individuals and organizations. No specific technical details, CVE IDs, or exact dates beyond the year were provided in the report. The impact highlights the growing scale of financial harm caused by cybercriminal activities in the United States.