"The FBI reported that cybercrime losses hit a record $20.87 billion in 2025, with the total number of complaints surpassing one million for the first time."
"Investment scams led the pack with $8.6 billion in reported losses, followed by business email compromise and tech support scams, highlighting the financial impact of these crimes."
"AI has been hailed as a profitable innovation for the online criminal underground, with financial fraud schemes aided by AI being 4.5 times more profitable than those without."
"In 2025, 22,364 reports involved AI, resulting in more than $893 million in losses, showcasing the growing threat of AI in cybercrime."
In 2025, cybercrime losses hit $20.87 billion, with over one million complaints reported, a 17 percent increase from 2024. Phishing was the most reported crime, followed by extortion and investment scams. Investment scams alone accounted for $8.6 billion in losses. Cyber-enabled fraud constituted 45 percent of complaints but 85 percent of financial losses. AI's role in cybercrime was highlighted, with 22,364 reports involving AI leading to over $893 million in losses, indicating that AI-driven scams are significantly more profitable.
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