Until It Happens teaches cybersecurity in a guided sequence for people without security background. You always see what to do now, what to avoid, and what to do next.
References on this site are pinned to official sources available on February 18, 2026.
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$16.6B reported losses
The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center received 859,532 complaints in 2024, with reported losses exceeding $16.6 billion.
IC3 Internet Crime Report 2024 was published April 23, 2025 and remains the latest annual IC3 report posted as of February 18, 2026.
FBI IC3 Internet Crime Report 2024$12.5B fraud losses
FTC reported consumer fraud losses reached $12.5 billion in 2024, up 25% over 2023, based on reports submitted through official FTC channels.
FTC press release dated March 10, 2025; latest FTC annual fraud-loss release available on February 18, 2026.
FTC annual fraud loss release (2024 data)5,100+ account takeover complaints
FBI warned of active account-takeover fraud affecting U.S. financial services, with over 5,100 complaints and more than $262 million in reported losses since January 2025.
FBI advisory issued November 25, 2025; still active guidance as of February 18, 2026.
FBI alert: account takeover fraudChoose your start point
Open the threat briefing and follow the response stages one by one.
Open threat briefingStart containment and reporting flow with first-hour priorities.
Open first-hour responseRun an exposure audit and lock down your primary platform.
Start prevention trackIf something happened today
Preserve evidence first, then report through the correct channel to avoid delays.
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Guided journey
Step 1 of 9: Start