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Georgia Cybercrime Soars: $16.6 Billion Losses in 2024

4/26/2025

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Cybercrime is surging in Georgia, now 11th in the nation for internet-related complaints in 2024. The FBI revealed staggering losses of $16.6 billion from over 859,000 reports, a 33% increase from last year. Vulnerable seniors aged 60 and above are bearing the brunt, with phishing, extortion, and data breaches leading the charge.

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Cybercrime is surging in Georgia, now 11th in the nation for internet-related complaints in 2024. The FBI revealed staggering losses of $16.6 billion from over 859,000 reports, a 33% increase from last year. Vulnerable seniors aged 60 and above are bearing the brunt, with phishing, extortion, and data breaches leading the charge.