Cyber Florida is not a law enforcement agency and does not handle crime reporting or enforcement, but there are local, state, and federal agencies that do.
cybercrime complaints reported from Florida to the FBI in 2025
If you are the victim of a cybercrime, you are not alone. Cybercriminals are well-organized, sophisticated, and relentless. Due to its large population and economic success, Florida is a popular target for cybercriminals. According to the FBI, Florida ranked #3 in the nation for the number of cybercrime victims in 2025, with financial losses exceeding $1.5 billion. Cyber Florida is not a law enforcement organization; however, several local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies are responsible for cybercrime, and several nonprofit organizations assist victims of cybercrime.
What counts as cybercrime?
Florida has several laws in place that address various areas of cybercrime, including cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and fraud.
The Florida Computer Crimes Act addresses computer-related crimes, stating that it is illegal for any person to knowingly, willingly, and without authorization
Introduce a computer contaminant (such as a virus or ransomware) or modify or render unavailable data or programs
Destroy data, programs, and equipment
Disclose or take data that is a trade secret or confidential (as defined in the statute)
Access or cause to be accessed a computer, system, network, or device without the user’s authorization
Disrupt or deny a user’s ability to transmit data to and from their device
The Jeffrey Johnston Stand Up for All Students Act prohibits cyberbullying of any student or employee of a public K-12 educational institution during any school-related or school-sponsored activity or through the use of school information or equipment.
Florida Statute 784.048 makes stalking (harassment), including cyberstalking, a crime. Under this statute, cyberstalking includes harassment through electronic communications, as well as accessing or attempting to access another person's online accounts or internet-connected home electronic systems without that person’s permission.
The Florida Communications Fraud Act states that any person who engages in a scheme to defraud and obtains property (including money) is guilty of organized fraud and that any person who, in furtherance of such a scheme, communicates with any person with intent to obtain property is guilty of communications fraud.
How to report
Individuals
Save any evidence you have, such as receipts, emails, and screenshots, which may assist with the investigation or future prosecution.
First, report the incident to your local police department or sheriff’s office.
Finally, file a complaint with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. While the FBI may not respond to your incident, reporting is critical to tracking large-scale scams and criminal activity.
Businesses
Follow the instructions above to report a cyberattack or cybercrime committed against your business.
If the cyberattack resulted in a data breach or if you’ve had a data breach for any reason, Florida law requires businesses to report the breach to affected consumers within 30 days. Additionally, if the breach affects 500 or more individuals, businesses must notify the Office of the Attorney General, which can assist businesses in investigating and mitigating cyber incidents. Learn more about businesses’ obligations under the Florida Information Protection Act of 2014 here.
