Over $16 billion in losses reported to FBI in 2024 tied to computer crime

The FBI IC3’s 2024 report records nearly 860,000 complaints and $16.6B in losses—the highest since 2000—driven largely by fraud and persistent ransomware against critical infrastructure. The FBI highlighted actions against LockBit and distribution of decryption keys that averted over $800M in payments, while noting underreporting remains significant. Top reported categories included phishing, extortion, personal data breaches, non-payment, and investment schemes, with notable fraud activity linked to call centers in Ghana and India.