Factoid - Tuesday, May 26, 2026
The Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center reported that it received more than 22,000 complaints of AI-related scams in 2025, accounting for total losses of nearly $893 million, according to The Wall Street Journal. This is the first year the FBI has separately reported AI-related cybercrime. Cybercriminals are shifting their target groups rapidly. Reports of cybercrime (all cybercrime, including AI-related) among people aged 19 years or younger surged by 74% year-over-year in 2025.
Posted on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 @ 10:19 AM

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