Cybercriminals stole $262M by impersonating bank support teams

FBI: Cybercriminals stole $262M by impersonating bank support teams Source: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu… The FBI has issued a warning about a significant rise in account takeover (ATO) fraud, noting that cybercriminals impersonating financial institutions have stolen more than $262 million since the start of the year. Since January 2025, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has received over 5,100 complaints from individuals, businesses, and organizations across every industry sector. According to the FBI, criminals gain unauthorized access to online bank, payroll, or health-savings accounts by using social engineering tactics or fraudulent websites designed to harvest credentials.