FBI: “Anyone can be the victim of a cyber crime”
| August 31, 2022 |
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In 2021, the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received a record number of cyber attacks. More than 847,000 people reported complaints, with potential monetary loses exceeding $6.9 billion.
“I’ve seen hairdressers, tire shops, paving places…they don’t think they’re going to be the victim, but anyone can be the victim of a cyber crime.”
Samantha Baltzersen is an FBI Supervisory Special Agent in charge of a cyber squad in Albany. The FBI cyber squads are helping victims of attacks and holding the attackers accountable. Cyber attacks can compromise businesses and you at home.
