The FBI has issued a warning to individuals over 60 about increasing cyber attack and scam targeting. These scams, which exploit seniors' accumulated savings and potential loneliness, saw over 200,000 complaints in 2025, a 37% increase. Financial losses from these attacks also rose significantly, reaching $7.7 billion in 2025, a 59% year-over-year jump. Common tactics include impersonation scams, fake tech support, romance scams, and fraudulent charity requests. AI
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RANK_REASON The FBI, a government agency, issued a public warning about a significant increase in cyber attacks targeting a specific demographic, including financial loss data. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]
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