INE Security Alert: $16.6 Billion in Cyber Losses Underscore Critical Need for Advanced Security Training

INE Security summarizes the FBI IC3 annual report, highlighting a record $16.6B in cybercriminal losses in 2024 and notable increases in ransomware (including families such as Akira, LockBit, and RansomHub), business email compromise, and cryptocurrency fraud; the piece argues organizations need deeper technical expertise and offers hands-on training in malware analysis, incident response, threat hunting, and crypto forensics to address post-compromise detection and remediation.