AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. North Carolina lost $28,949,521 to data breach scams in 2024; 1,800+ victims. Losses rose 286% year over year; about 85% of payments ...

North Carolina lost $28,949,521 to data breach scams in 2024; 1,800+ victims. Losses rose 286% year over year; about 85% of payments were in cryptocurrency. Officials urge stronger identity controls, ...