US Americans to lose nearly 21 billion US dollars to cybercrime in 2025 (heise.de)

• Reported cybercrime losses total approximately $21 billion for 2025.
• Cryptocurrency assets remain the most exploited target for illicit actors.
• Seniors aged 60 and above represent the most vulnerable demographic for financial fraud.

"US reported cybercrime losses hit an all-time high of nearly $21 billion in 2025. The data indicates that cryptocurrency-related scams remain the primary driver of these losses, with individuals over 60 suffering disproportionately. These statistics highlight a critical systemic vulnerability in digital financial rails and personal cybersecurity awareness. For European resilience, this serves as a benchmark for the scale of potential threats to sovereign digital payment systems and the necessity of safeguarding elderly populations against sophisticated cross-border digital fraud."