<ul><li>Ransomware attacks in the US have increased by 9% compared to the previous year, according to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).</li><li>Critical infrastructure organizations, including manufacturing, financial services, IT, healthcare, and government facilities, were targeted the most, accounting for nearly half of all ransomware complaints.</li><li>In 2024, reported cyber and scam-related losses in the US reached $16.6 billion, marking a 33% increase from the previous year. Adults aged 60 and older were the most impacted demographic.</li><li>There was also a significant rise in cryptocurrency fraud, with reported losses of at least $9.3 billion in 2024, a 66% increase from the previous year.</li></ul>

FBI: US Ransomware Attacks Up 9%, Crypto Fraud up 66%

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