The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) processed a significant volume of complaints in 2014, highlighting the escalating global nature of cybercrime. The IC3 received over 269,000 complaints, resulting in an adjusted dollar loss exceeding $800 million, with an average of 22,000 complaints per month. This report details the IC3's strategies to combat these crimes, focusing on two emerging trends: the exploitation of social media for data harvesting and social engineering, and the use of virtual currency by perpetrators seeking to capitalize on digital vulnerabilities.

The 2014 Internet Crime Report, issued by the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), serves as a critical statistical and trend analysis document for law enforcement and cybersecurity professionals. The report details the significant volume of complaints and financial losses attributed to internet crime in that year, underscoring the growing sophistication of perpetrators and the global reach of these offenses. It specifically calls attention to the increasing use of social media for illicit activities and the emerging threat posed by virtual currencies, providing valuable insights into the evolving landscape of cyber threats.