This month in data

Keep up with the up-and-coming cybersecurity trends, useful statistics, and insights. In these monthly updates, our team of experts strives to keep you informed about the cybersecurity landscape. Let us help you stay in the know.

March 5, 2026

Americans lost over a billion dollars to romance scams in 2025

As the world celebrates Valentine’s Day, love is in the air — and criminals are once again getting ready to tug at your heartstrings with romance scams.

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March 5, 2026

Americans lost over a billion dollars to romance scams in 2025

As the world celebrates Valentine’s Day, love is in the air — and criminals are once again getting ready to tug at your heartstrings with romance scams.

March 5, 2026

Americans lost over a billion dollars to romance scams in 2025

As the world celebrates Valentine’s Day, love is in the air — and criminals are once again getting ready to tug at your heartstrings with romance scams.

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The cost of heartbreak: Americans lost over a billion dollars to romance scams in 2025

As the world celebrates Valentine’s Day, love is in the air — and criminals are once again getting ready to tug at your heartstrings with romance scams. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), over 55,500 Americans reported being shot through the heart in the first three quarters of 2025, with scammers to blame, giving online love a bad name.

Malicious shopping and delivery websites target consumers during the discount season

NordVPN’s Threat Protection Pro™ data shows a sharp rise in cyberattacks targeting holiday shoppers, with a 250% jump in fake shopping websites and an 86% increase in malicious postal service sites. Ultimately, fraudsters are weaponizing holiday urgency, combining retail impersonation and delivery scams to catch potential victims at their most vulnerable.