In 2024, the most common type of cybercrime reported to the United States internet Crime Complaint Center was phishing, with its variation, spoofing, affecting approximately 193,000 individuals. In addition, over 86,000 cases of extortion were reported to the IC3 during that year. Dynamic of phishing attacks Over the past few years, phishing attacks have increased significantly. In 2024, over 193,000 individuals fell victim to such attacks. The highest number of phishing scam victims since 2018 was recorded in 2021, approximately 324 thousand.Phishing attacks can take many shapes. Bulk phishing, smishing, and business e-mail compromise (BEC) are the most common types. With the recent development of generative AI, it has become easier to craft a believable phishing e-mail. This is currently among the top concerns of organizations leaders. Impact of phishing attacks Among the most targeted industries by cybercriminals are healthcare, financial, manufacturing, and education institutions. An observation carried out in the fourth quarter of 2024 found that software-as-a-service (SaaS) and webmail was most likely to encounter phishing attacks. According to the reports, almost a quarter of them stated being targeted by a phishing scam in the measured period.

In 2024, the monetary damage caused by cybercrime reported to the United States' Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) saw a year-over-year increase, amounting to a historical peak of **** billion U.S. dollars. Overview of cybercrime in the U.S. Cybercrime continues to be one of the biggest challenges for governments around the world. In the United States, ****************** and ********* were among the most reported categories of cybercrime in 2024, with over ******* individuals falling victim to phishing attacks. Additionally, data breaches cost the U.S. organizations over ************ U.S. dollars on average as of February 2024. Fraud involving elderly Along with other reported internet crimes, online fraud is continuously growing. Targeting one of the most vulnerable groups, the elderly, cybercriminals show notorious skills in ************************************************************. Furthermore, individuals aged 60 and older, reported falling victims of extortion and personal data breach in 2024.

In 2024, California ranked first by the amount of monetary losses through cybercrime in the United States. Overall, the state had over two billion U.S. dollars of reported losses. Texas was the second by cybercrime losses, reporting around 1.3 billion U.S. dollars in losses, while Florida followed with over one billion U.S. dollars.

In 2024, investment fraud was the cybercrime causing the most severe financial damage for the individuals in the United States. Overall, victim losses in this category were over 6.5 billion U.S. dollars. Business e-mail compromise (BEC) ranked second, amounting to around 2.8 billion U.S. dollars in reported victim losses. A further 1.5 billion U.S. dollars were reported in losses for tech support fraud victims.

In 2023, network intrusion was the most common type of cybercrime attack experienced by companies in the United States, accounting for ** percent of incidents. Business e-mail compromise (BEC) ranked second, with ** percent of data security incidents in U.S. companies. A further ** percent of companies reported having encountered inadvertent disclosure.

A September 2023 survey of American adults found that the most frequently experienced type of financial cybercrime was credit card fraud, reported by roughly 64 percent of respondents. The breach of financial data was ranked second, followed by account hacking.

This data set includes details about the HSI Cyber Crimes Center being redesignated as the DHS Cyber Crimes Center (C3). The redesignation aimed to enhance coordination and cooperation across DHS so that there is a coordinated, DHS-wide approach.

The dataset contains year- and state-wise historically compiled data on the number of crimes crimes cases pending at and disposed by police department. The different types of status of cyber crime court cases covered in the dataset include Cases Pending Investigation from Previous Year, Cases Reported during the year, Cases Reopened for Investigation, Cases Not Investigated Under 157_1_b CRPC, Cases Transferred to Other State or Agency, Cases Withdrawn by the Govt during Investigation, Cases Ended as FR Non Cognizable, Cases Ended as Final Report False, Cases Ended as Mistake of Fact or of law or Civil Dispute Cases True but Insufficient Evidence or Untraced or No Clue, Cases Abated during Investigation, Cases Charge Sheeted Out of cases From Previous Year, Cases Charge Sheeted Out of Cases during the year, Cases Charge Sheeted, Cases Quashed at Investigation Stage, Cases Stayed at Investigation Stage, Cases Pending Investigation at end of the year, Chargesheeting Rate, Pendency Percentage, No of cases withdrawn by the Government, Cases transferred to other Police Station or Magistrate, Cases Not Investigated U/S 157-1-b of CrPC, True but insufficient Evidence, False Final Report, Mistake of Fact, Non Cognizable, Cases in Which Chargesheets were Submitted, Cases Pending Investigation at the End of the Year, Charge Sheeting Rate, etc.

In 2022, around 480,000 incidents of cyberattacks were reported in the United States. The figure has gradually increased since 2016, when approximately 250,000 cyberattacks were registered nationwide. The number saw an uptick in 2020, reaching 540,000.

Cyber attacks on businesses are becoming more frequent, targeted, and complex. The effects of a cyber attack go well beyond the direct financial consequences. In 2022, United Kingdom had the highest average cost of cyberattacks, at 24.2 thousand U.S. dollars.

The North American computer forensics market, currently experiencing robust growth, is projected to maintain a significant upward trajectory throughout the forecast period (2025-2033). Driven by the increasing prevalence of cybercrime, stringent data privacy regulations (like GDPR and CCPA), and the rising adoption of cloud computing and mobile devices, the demand for sophisticated computer forensic solutions is escalating rapidly. Government and law enforcement agencies remain the largest end-user segment, fueled by the need to investigate digital evidence in criminal cases and counter-terrorism efforts. However, the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) sector is also demonstrating substantial growth due to the heightened risk of financial fraud and data breaches. The market is segmented by component (hardware, software, services), type (mobile, computer, network forensics), and end-user industry, offering diverse opportunities for vendors specializing in specific niches. The software segment is particularly prominent, reflecting the increasing sophistication of forensic tools and the shift toward cloud-based solutions. Competition is intense, with established players like IBM and newer entrants constantly innovating to meet evolving investigative needs. The market's future hinges on advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for automated data analysis, improved data visualization techniques for faster investigations, and the development of robust solutions to address the complexities of the dark web and encrypted data. The North American market's strength is further underscored by its advanced technological infrastructure and high levels of cybersecurity awareness. However, challenges remain, including the high cost of implementing advanced forensic technologies, the shortage of skilled professionals in computer forensics, and the ever-evolving nature of cyber threats. Despite these hurdles, the market is expected to maintain a healthy CAGR of approximately 8.9% throughout the forecast period, resulting in substantial market expansion. The continued investment in R&D by major players, coupled with increasing government initiatives to bolster cybersecurity infrastructure, will further fuel market growth. Specific market segments, like mobile forensics and network forensics, are poised for accelerated growth driven by the ubiquitous use of mobile devices and the increasing interconnectedness of networks. Recent developments include: January 2021 - LogRhythm, which is backed by private equity firm ThomaBravo, acquired MistNet to boost security information and event management with cloud-based analytics, network visibility, and threat detection capabilities. According to the company, this acquisition will enable the users to deliver intelligently, machine learning-based detection and response capabilities that incorporate network detection, user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA), endpoint detection and response data (EDR), and additional MITRE ATT&CK detections to solve current and emerging security and risk problems.. Key drivers for this market are: Growth in Cyber Crimes and Advanced Theft Mechanisms, Growing Adoption of IoT Devices Driving the Demand for Digital Forensics Solutions. Potential restraints include: Growth in Cyber Crimes and Advanced Theft Mechanisms, Growing Adoption of IoT Devices Driving the Demand for Digital Forensics Solutions. Notable trends are: Network Forensic is Expected to Witness Significant Growth.

In a September 2023 survey, 40 percent of American adults stated that it was somewhat likely that they would become victims of financial cybercrime or online banking fraud in the future. A further eight percent said they were very likely to encounter financial cybercrime.

A September 2023 survey of American adults found that more than nine in 10 respondents changed passwords after experiencing financial cybercrime. Furthermore, 86 percent said they contacted their bank or the financial provider after realizing they encountered a financial cyberattack.

India saw a significant jump in cyber crimes reported in 2022 from the previous year. That year, over ****** cyber crime incidents were registered. Karnataka and Telangana accounted for the highest share during the measured period. Uttar Pradesh leads the wayThe northern state of Uttar Pradesh had the highest number of cyber crimes compared to the rest of the country, with over * thousand cases registered with the authorities in 2018 alone. India’s tech state, Karnataka, followed suite that year. A majority of these cases were registered under the IT Act with the motive to defraud, or sexually exploit victims. It's a numbers game It was estimated that in 2017, consumers in India collectively lost over 18 billion U.S. dollars due to cyber crimes. However, these were estimates based only on reported numbers. In a country like India, it is highly likely that the actual figures could be under-reported due to a lack of cyber crime awareness or the mechanisms to classify them. Recent government initiatives such as a dedicated online portal to report cyber crimes could very well be the main factor behind a sudden spike in online crimes from 2017 onwards.

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)'s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Program provides TTA to ICAC task force members and their affiliate agencies to support the investigation of ICAC cases. However, little is known about the quality, implementation fidelity, outcomes, and costs associated with ICAC TTA Program training. This study was designed to fill this gap and focused on examining the quality, implementation fidelity, and costs of OJJDP-funded ICAC trainings, as well as participant reactions to training such as perceptions of quality and satisfaction, perceived changes in knowledge and skills, and perceived training results. Using a descriptive design, this study used multiple data collection and analysis approaches, including those that involved extant data collected by TTA providers (i.e., surveys, pre-post tests, implementation data, cost data) and original data collected by the evaluation team (i.e., observations, surveys, interviews, cost data). Findings suggest that overall, ICAC investigative training was rated highly by both trainees and their ICAC commanders in terms of the quality of training delivery, expertise of instructors, knowledge gains, and applicability to on-the-job ICAC investigations. Costs associated with ICAC training suggest a total cost of about $10.3 million to provide ICAC training over the three-year evaluation period, with annual average costs ranging from $2.9 million to $4.3 million over this period. Findings from this study are intended to support OJJDP in its understanding of the ICAC TTA Program to develop and deliver investigative TTA to ICAC task forces.

In 2022, around four in ten internet users worldwide have ever experienced cybercrime. Based on a survey conducted between November and December 2022, internet users in India were most likely to have fallen victim to cybercrime, as nearly 70 percent of respondents claimed to have ever experienced cybercrime. The United States ranked second, with almost half of the respondents, 49 percent, saying they had experienced internet crime.

In 2024, the number of data compromises in the United States stood at 3,158 cases. Meanwhile, over 1.35 billion individuals were affected in the same year by data compromises, including data breaches, leakage, and exposure. While these are three different events, they have one thing in common. As a result of all three incidents, the sensitive data is accessed by an unauthorized threat actor. Industries most vulnerable to data breaches Some industry sectors usually see more significant cases of private data violations than others. This is determined by the type and volume of the personal information organizations of these sectors store. In 2024 the financial services, healthcare, and professional services were the three industry sectors that recorded most data breaches. Overall, the number of healthcare data breaches in some industry sectors in the United States has gradually increased within the past few years. However, some sectors saw decrease. Largest data exposures worldwide In 2020, an adult streaming website, CAM4, experienced a leakage of nearly 11 billion records. This, by far, is the most extensive reported data leakage. This case, though, is unique because cyber security researchers found the vulnerability before the cyber criminals. The second-largest data breach is the Yahoo data breach, dating back to 2013. The company first reported about one billion exposed records, then later, in 2017, came up with an updated number of leaked records, which was three billion. In March 2018, the third biggest data breach happened, involving India’s national identification database Aadhaar. As a result of this incident, over 1.1 billion records were exposed.

This data reports Internet crime complainents per capita (per 100,000 people) by State for 2007. The data was extracted from the 2007 Internet Crime Report prepared by The National White Collar Crime Center, the Bureau of Justice Assistance, FBI. Further details provided in the link to the report in the URL below.

This collection contains electronic versions of the Uniform Crime Reports publications for the early years of the Uniform Crime Reporting Program in the United States. The reports, which were published monthly from 1930 to 1931, quarterly from 1932 to 1940, and annually from 1941 to 1959, consist of tables showing the number of offenses known to the police as reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation by contributing police departments. The term "offenses known to the police" includes those crimes designated as Part I classes of the Uniform Classification code occurring within the police jurisdiction, whether they became known to the police through reports of police officers, citizens, prosecuting or court officials, or otherwise. They were confined to the following group of seven classes of grave offenses, historically those offenses most often and most completely reported to the police: felonious homicide, including murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, and manslaughter by negligence, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary -- breaking and entering, and larceny -- theft (including thefts $50 and over, and thefts under $50, and auto theft). The figures also included the number of attempted crimes in the designated classes excepting attempted murders classed as aggravated assaults. In other words, an attempted burglary or robbery, for example, was reported in the same manner as if the crimes had been completed. "Offenses known to the police" included, therefore, all of the above offenses, including attempts, which were reported by the police departments and not merely arrests or cleared cases.

North America IoT Security Market size was valued at USD 13.8 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 34.1 Billion by 2031 growing at a CAGR of 12.1% from 2024 to 2031.

Key Market Drivers:

Escalating Cyber Attacks and Data Breaches: According to the FBI's 2023 Internet Crime Report, there were 800,944 cyber-attack complaints in the United States, with losses totaling more than USD 10.3 Billion. Approximately 22% of these events featured IoT-related vulnerabilities, highlighting the crucial need for improved IoT security measures to protect against cyber threats and data breaches.

Growing IoT Device Adoption Across Industries: According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, industrial IoT adoption in North American manufacturing increasing by 84% between 2021 and 2023. This spike, with devices per facility increasing from 1,650 to over 3,000, offers new potential security vulnerabilities, necessitating stronger IoT security solutions.