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US victims lost approximately $21 billion to cybercrime last year, with cryptocurrency and AI-related complaints being particularly costly, according to the FBI. The article also briefly mentions a legal dispute involving the James Bond intellectual property.
US victims lost nearly $21 billion to cybercrime last year says FBI with crypto and AI 'complaints among the…
The FBI reported that US victims lost nearly $21 billion to cybercrime in 2025, with cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence-related complaints being among the costliest. Over one million complaints were filed, a nearly 20% increase from the previous year. AI-led scams, including deepfake impersonations and sophisticated phishing attempts, are becoming increasingly prevalent and effective.
UK Meta employee reportedly downloaded 30,000 private photos from Facebook users
A former Meta employee in the UK is under investigation for allegedly downloading approximately 30,000 private photos from Facebook users using a custom software program. Meta discovered the breach over a year ago, terminated the employee, notified affected users, and referred the case to law enforcement for investigation by the London Metropolitan police's cybercrime unit.
Morning Legal Briefs
This article covers legal briefs including the Electronic Frontier Foundation's criticism of FAA drone restrictions and Germany's doxing of a ransomware gang leader. It touches on drone regulations and cybercrime.
Morning Legal Briefs
A Silicon Valley social media addiction trial has concluded with a verdict, sending ripples through the industry. Separately, a hacker faces up to 30 years in prison for stealing $53 million in cryptocurrency.
Fortnite Player Gets Hacked Account Back, Discovers Hacker’s Shopping Spree
A Fortnite player successfully recovered their hacked account, only to discover the hacker had spent money on in-game items. This unusual situation highlights ongoing issues with account security and the complexities of digital ownership in gaming. The incident also underscores the importance of strong security measures like two-factor authentication and the persistence required for account recovery.
Morning Legal Briefs
Interpol has identified 45,000 IP addresses linked to global cybercrime activities. Separately, Amazon is facing a criminal trial in Italy concerning alleged tax evasion amounting to €1.2 billion.
One of the largest hacker forums in the world has been seized by the US DoJ
The United States Department of Justice has seized LeakBase, a large global hacker forum with over a hundred thousand members that contained a vast archive of hacked databases and account credentials. The DoJ urges users of the site to contact the FBI, referencing past successful crackdowns on similar forums like RaidForums and BreachForums.
The Virus - Free Online Browser Based HTML5 Game
The Virus is a free online browser-based HTML5 game that simulates being an underground cybercriminal. Players use realistic terminal commands to deploy viruses, steal funds, and evade the FBI while building their empire. The game features over 175 unique viruses, more than 5,000 hackable targets, and a dynamic victim PC view.
