FBI: Cyber fraud surges to $17.6 billion in losses as scams, crypto theft soar
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Collection of The Record headlines: FBI IC3 reports cyber-enabled fraud surged to $17.6B in losses (2025) and comprised 85% of reported losses; Microsoft warns Medusa ransomware actors are exploiting zero‑days to escalate from initial access to exfiltration and encryption within 24 hours; major tech firms (Microsoft, Google, Meta, Snapchat) pledge to continue CSAM scanning in Europe despite expiration of enabling law; German police identified two suspects tied to the REvil/GandCrab ecosystem; and the founder of stalkerware pcTattletale received only a fine and no additional jail time. These v0
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