The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) recently released their 2023 Internet Crime report which offers critical insights into the cyber threat landscape based on aggregated data from reported complaints. The FBI says that in 2023, the most frequently reported crime was phishing schemes, which use unsolicited e-mail, text messages, and telephone calls purportedly from a legitimate company to request personal, financial, and/or login credentials. The crimes with the highest reported losses were attributable to investment scams – which is a deceptive practice that induces investors to make purchases based on false information.
“IC3 is an important tool for the FBI to combat the rising tide of cyber threats…When the public reports incidents to the IC3, they provide valuable information that helps fill gaps crucial to advancing our investigations. It allows us to connect complaints, investigate reported crimes, identify trends, and share information with other FBI offices and law enforcement partners nationwide.” Said FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert Tripp.
Click here to read the full report.
