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Top U.S. cybercrimes include more than just data breach, phishing

The top reported cybercrime in the U.S. in 2017 was the nonpayment or delivery of a good ordered over the internet.

The top reported cybercrime in the U.S. in 2017 was the nonpayment or delivery of a good ordered over the internet. (Photo: Shutterstock) The top reported cybercrime in the U.S. in 2017 was the nonpayment or delivery of a good ordered over the internet. (Photo: Shutterstock)

The ability to be connected to the internet is virtually everywhere. For better or for worse, our devices, homes, cars and even toys are now designed with internet connectivity in mind. While these developments have many positive aspects, it’s the negative aspects that are often not considered enough.

Cybercriminals, on the other hand, are considering them extensively and finding new ways to exploit users for their data and financial resources. Some types of cybercrimes are well-known, but the ones most frequently reported to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) also include cybercrimes that are not often spotlighted.

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Denny Jacob

Denny Jacob

Denny Jacob is an associate editor for NU PropertyCasualty360. Contact him at [email protected]

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