North Carolina reports $431 million in internet crime losses for 2025
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What happened
Governor Josh Stein proclaimed October Cybersecurity Awareness Month in North Carolina. A report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation indicated that North Carolinians lost more than $431 million to internet crimes in 2025. This figure is an increase from $324 million lost in 2024, with over $15 million of the 2025 losses related to artificial intelligence.
From wptf.com
Why it matters
The reported losses highlight significant economic risk within North Carolina. In response, the state has secured $85 million for cybersecurity investments and infrastructure upgrades to protect state systems and residents’ data.
From wptf.com
Who's involved
- Josh SteinExecutive leader of North Carolina who proclaimed Cybersecurity Awareness Month
- Federal Bureau of InvestigationU.S. federal law enforcement agency that reported the internet crime losses
- North CarolinaState where the internet crime losses occurred
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The entities involved
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North Carolina
state of the United States of America
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. federal law enforcement agency
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Josh Stein
American politician (born 1966)
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