Cybercrime cost Washington state $368 million in 2024 alone, ranking it tenth in the nation for financial losses.

SEATTLE — The FBI’s Seattle field office is sounding the alarm over a rapidly escalating cybercrime crisis, unveiling a nationwide initiative called “Operation Winter Shield” aimed at equipping individuals, businesses, and organizations with the tools they need to fight back against hackers.

Cybercrime cost Washington state $368 million in 2024 alone, ranking it tenth in the nation for financial losses. The FBI says the threat is only growing. In response, the bureau is pushing a public awareness and prevention campaign to help residents and organizations stay ahead of