Cybercrime losses in the U.S. reach $21 billion, with new phishing tactics and technological advancements in cybersecurity emerging.
Recent cybersecurity reports highlight a staggering $21 billion loss attributed to cybercrime in the U.S., alongside significant technological advancements and new scams.
- Cybercrime losses in the U.S. estimated at $21 billion.
- Google's Chrome introduces chip-level protection against data theft.
- Ukrainian authorities unveil a cryptocurrency scam operation.
- Researchers reveal new hacking techniques targeting Nvidia graphics cards.
Cybercrime Losses Estimated at $21 Billion
The FBI's latest report indicates that cybercrime has caused approximately $21 billion in losses for victims in the U.S. in 2025, marking a 26% increase from the previous year. Notable incidents contributing to these losses include investment scams, business email compromises, and data breaches.
Victims reported:
- 191,000 cases of phishing;
- 89,000 ransomware incidents;
- 72,000 investment fraud cases.
Investment schemes represented 49% of all reported incidents, causing losses of $8.6 billion, while cryptocurrency-related crimes accounted for over $11 billion across 181,565 cases. Additionally, for the first time, the report included AI-related fraud, which led to 22,300 complaints and nearly $893 million in damages.
Chrome's New Protection Against Infostealers
Google has rolled out Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) in Chrome version 146 for Windows, aimed at thwarting malware from stealing session cookies. This technology links user sessions to specific hardware security chips, ensuring that stolen cookies are rendered useless without the corresponding private key stored on the device.
For Windows, this involves the Trusted Platform Module, while macOS users will gain access to this feature in an upcoming update.
Ukrainian Authorities Bust Cryptocurrency Scam
In Ukraine, law enforcement has dismantled a scheme masquerading as cryptocurrency trading assistance. Criminals targeted victims via themed Telegram channels, directing them to fake trading sites that contained malware.
Authorities conducted 20 searches, seizing evidence and charging four individuals, including the co-organizer, with large-scale fraud and money laundering, which could lead to up to 12 years in prison.
New Hacking Techniques Target Nvidia Graphics Cards
Research teams have unveiled new hacking methods that exploit vulnerabilities in Nvidia graphics card memory, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access through techniques such as "bit flips." These attacks, including GDDRHammer and GeForge, significantly increase the number of successful exploits compared to previous methods, posing a serious security risk.
Phishing SMS Campaign Targets U.S. Residents
Scammers in the U.S. are sending SMS messages impersonating courts, claiming unpaid traffic fines. These messages contain QR codes that direct victims to phishing sites designed to steal personal and financial information. This new tactic has reportedly targeted multiple states and has evolved from earlier campaigns that used standard links.
Experts advise users to remain vigilant and report any suspicious communications.
