How to Report a Cybercrime: 2025 Business Guide 

Introduction

A single wire transfer wiped out six figures at a mid‑sized company we spoke with. One fake invoice, one convincing email, and the money was gone in minutes. The FBI reports business losses in the billions from cybercrime each year, yet many incidents never reach law enforcement because leaders are unsure how to report them or where to start.

Executives are accountable for risk and compliance, but most do not live in log files or threat feeds. When an incident hits, the mix of technical jargon, legal worries, and fear of reputational damage can make reporting feel harder than the attack. So incidents stay quiet, evidence disappears, and the odds of recovering funds or stopping the attackers drop sharply.

Reporting is not just a clean‑up task. It is part of governance, insurance, regulatory duties, and even board‑level oversight. Clear reporting processes support:

• insurance claims and contract disputes

• regulator and industry notifications

• the public story if an incident becomes news

This guide walks through immediate actions, how IC3 works, when to call the FBI directly, which federal agencies handle special cases, what evidence to collect, and how to prepare before anything happens. At VibeAutomateAI, we focus on making complex security topics practical for business leaders so you know who to call, what to say, and how reporting fits into your wider security strategy.

Key Takeaways

• Reporting starts before any web form or phone call. The first minutes after you spot an incident shape what investigators can do and whether funds or data might be recovered.

• The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at www.ic3.gov is the main federal intake point for most business cyber incidents in the United States. Filing there feeds a national data set even if no one contacts you directly.

• Different incidents may involve other agencies as well: fraud and identity theft with the FTC, Social Security number misuse with the SSA, serious vulnerabilities and large phishing campaigns with CISA, and crimes against children with NCMEC.

• Time is critical when money moves. For wire fraud and business email compromise (BEC), acting within a day or two gives IC3’s Recovery Asset Team a chance to work with banks to freeze funds.

• Some threats are too serious for standard forms. Ongoing attacks, threats to life, major data breaches, critical infrastructure incidents, and suspected nation‑state activity should go straight to an FBI field office or the FBI tips portal.

• Even if your case never leads to an arrest, your report helps. Complaint data feeds FBI field offices, the National Cyber Investigative Joint Task Force, and partner agencies that run public warnings and takedowns.

• Preventive work pays off. Strong access controls, patching, network security, staff training, and an incident response plan reduce both the chance of an attack and the chaos if one occurs. VibeAutomateAI helps leaders fold reporting steps into that broader security plan.

Understanding Cybercrime In The 2025 Environment

When we talk about cybercrime, we mean any illegal activity that uses a computer, network, or online device as a tool, a target, or both. That ranges from simple phishing emails to quiet intrusions that sit in your systems for months. In 2025, attacks are faster, more automated, and more convincing than what many policy documents still describe.

Attackers now use artificial intelligence to:

• write emails that sound exactly like trusted colleagues

• create deepfake audio and video for fake calls

• test large numbers of passwords in seconds

Ransomware gangs rent ready‑made toolkits, and supply‑chain attacks spread through software updates, cloud services, or trusted partners.

For businesses, the impact goes far beyond the first loss number. You may face downtime, missed revenue, contract penalties, legal fees, regulatory fines, and long‑term damage to trust with customers and partners. Even a “minor” phishing scam can expose data that triggers breach‑notification laws or industry rules.

Many leaders still think only global corporations or government agencies are real targets, or that small incidents are not worth reporting. In reality, small and medium businesses are hit every day, and those “minor” cases help law enforcement see wider campaigns. Reporting protects your own organization and supports national defense against hostile groups and criminal gangs.

“There are only two types of companies: those that have been hacked and those that will be.”
— Robert S. Mueller III, former FBI Director

Immediate Actions To Take When A Cybercrime Occurs

The first minutes and hours after you spot suspicious activity are stressful. It is easy to panic, try to fix everything at once, or even stay quiet. A calm, structured response does far more to protect the business.

Your two main goals are to contain the threat and preserve evidence. Completely wiping systems may feel safe, but it can destroy the very traces investigators need. This is also a human moment: staff may feel guilty or scared if they clicked a link or approved a payment. A no‑blame, learning‑focused approach encourages honest reporting.

Contact Local Law Enforcement First

One of the first formal steps is to contact local law enforcement—usually your city police department or county sheriff. They may not investigate a complex cybercase themselves, but they will create an official report and case number.

That report helps with:

• insurance claims

• contract and fraud disputes

• any later legal process

If there is immediate danger to people, call 911 first and explain that a cyber incident is creating a safety risk. When speaking with officers, give a plain‑language summary: what happened, which systems or money are involved, and what evidence you already have.

Preserve All Electronic Evidence

Once local authorities are alerted, focus on preserving evidence. Cyber incidents leave trails across many systems. If those traces disappear, it becomes much harder to understand what happened or recover funds.

Capture and keep:

• suspicious emails saved with full headers

• firewall, server, VPN, and application logs

• screenshots of ransom notes, fake login pages, banking screens, or error messages

• chat records and text messages tied to the incident

• bank statements and transaction records (amounts, account numbers, reference numbers)

• any suspicious domains, IP addresses, or sender addresses your team has noticed

Follow a simple rule: do not delete and do not modify. Avoid renaming or moving files unless advised by a specialist. If your logging system keeps only a short history, export logs quickly so they are not overwritten. Before shutting down or wiping a device, speak with internal security staff or outside experts so they can take forensic copies if needed.

Document The Incident Timeline

At the same time, start a basic timeline. Investigators need to know not just what happened, but when and in what order.

Ask one person to maintain a log that records:

• when the issue was first noticed and by whom

• what they saw and how they reported it

• key technical times from logs (first suspicious login, file change, payment)

• every major decision (disconnecting systems, password resets, calls to banks or law enforcement)

Even small details, such as time of day or which department was involved, can reveal attack patterns when combined with other cases.

The Primary Reporting Hub FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3

For most business‑related cyber incidents in the United States, the main federal reporting path is the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at www.ic3.gov. IC3 is a partnership between the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center and serves as the front door for a wide range of online crime complaints.

IC3 is not a help desk and typically does not reply to each complaint. Instead, it acts as a national clearinghouse. Analysts review incoming reports, look for patterns, and route information to FBI field offices and partner agencies. That shared data supports investigations that span states or countries.

IC3 is especially important for financial crimes. When wire transfers or other electronic payments are involved, speed matters. The IC3 Recovery Asset Team works with banks to try to freeze funds before they move out of reach. Reports about attempted crimes, phishing campaigns, and non‑financial incidents also help map what criminals are doing in 2025.

Why Every Report Matters For National Security

IC3 is more than a portal for individual victims. Every complaint feeds a national intelligence effort that supports cyber defense and national security.

IC3 aggregates data from hundreds of thousands of reports. Analysts compare details such as email addresses, domains, bank accounts, and tactics to find links between cases. This information flows into:

• the FBI’s 56 field offices

• federal, state, local, and international partners

• the National Cyber Investigative Joint Task Force (NCIJTF)

A single BEC report from your company might match dozens of others that use the same domain or account. Even if no one calls about your case, your complaint might supply the missing clue that helps identify a criminal group, trigger a public warning, or support a takedown.

How To File An IC3 Complaint Step By Step Process

When you are ready to file, go to www.ic3.gov and follow the guided form. Before you start, gather your notes and evidence so you can complete the report in one pass.

Key steps:

1. Review the terms. IC3 explains that you must provide accurate information and that knowingly false statements can be a federal offense under Title 18 of the U.S. Code.

2. Enter victim details. Provide your organization’s legal name, contact information, and relevant financial institution details. Add individual victim information if needed.

3. Provide suspect information. List any email addresses, phone numbers, websites, usernames, or account identifiers linked to the incident.

4. Add financial transactions. Include amounts, dates, routing and account numbers, beneficiary names, and reference numbers for all related payments.

5. Write the incident narrative. Describe what happened, how it started, how you discovered it, and what actions you took. Stick to facts and follow your timeline.

6. Upload supporting documents. Attach screenshots, emails, logs, and transaction records where the form allows. Keep a copy of what you submit for your records.

You can also file reports about attempted attacks; those still help investigators.

The IC3 Recovery Asset Team Time Is Money

For cases involving wire fraud or business email compromise, fast IC3 reporting is essential. When you include full transaction information, the Recovery Asset Team can contact involved banks and request holds on suspicious accounts.

• Reports filed within the first 24–48 hours have the best chance of success.

• Once funds pass through several accounts or move into cryptocurrency, recovery becomes unlikely.

• There is never a guarantee that money will return, but without a prompt, complete IC3 report, the chance is close to zero.

At VibeAutomateAI, we recommend clear internal playbooks for finance staff so they know exactly what to gather and how to report if a suspicious transfer occurs.

When To Contact The FBI Directly Urgent And Ongoing Threats

IC3 is the default reporting path, but some incidents are too urgent or serious to wait for standard processing and should go directly to the Department of Justice’s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section. In those situations, direct contact with the FBI is appropriate. The bureau regularly works with private‑sector victims, so do not hesitate to call if you believe the risk is high.

Direct contact is not reserved only for massive breaches in the headlines. It is meant for any case with an active threat, possible harm to people, or a reasonable concern about national security.

The FBI has cyber squads in each field office, a Cyber Action Team that can deploy on short notice, and CyWatch, a 24/7 operations center that tracks incidents and coordinates responses.

Scenarios Requiring Direct FBI Contact

Call your local FBI field office (or use tips.fbi.gov) when you see any of the following:

• Ongoing cyberattacks – for example, live ransomware encryption, active data exfiltration, or intruders currently logged into key systems.

• Threats to life or safety – incidents that affect hospitals, medical devices, industrial control systems, or anything where failure could harm people.

• Suspected nation‑state or terrorism‑related activity – especially involving critical services such as energy, healthcare, transportation, finance, defense, or government contractors.

• Major data breaches – large volumes of sensitive or regulated data exposed, particularly with cross‑border elements or critical suppliers involved.

If there is immediate physical danger, call 911 first, then contact the FBI.

How To Reach The FBI Directly

You have two main options:

• Phone: Find your nearest FBI field office and call the published number. Ask for someone on the cyber squad and be ready with a concise summary: what you see, what systems are affected, and why you think the threat is urgent.

• Online: Use the FBI tips portal at tips.fbi.gov to submit information about federal crimes, including cyber threats. The portal is monitored at all times and your report can be routed quickly.

For major cases, agents may involve the Cyber Action Team or cyber specialists stationed in U.S. embassies to coordinate cross‑border work.

What Happens After Direct FBI Contact

Once you reach out, FBI staff will ask questions to understand scale and nature:

• affected systems and data

• links to known threat groups or campaigns

• risks to safety or national interests

Based on this review, they may open a formal investigation, send agents to assist, or direct you to file through IC3 for standard handling.

If they become directly involved, expect requests for:

• logs and technical indicators

• forensic images or system copies

• interviews with staff who first noticed the issue

Throughout, the FBI treats your organization as a victim and partner, not as someone at fault for being attacked.

Specialized Reporting Channels For Specific Cyber Incidents

The United States has several federal agencies that focus on particular parts of cybercrime. Reporting to the right one gives you targeted guidance and helps the government see patterns in that domain. For many events, you will file with IC3 and report to one or more of these specialized groups.

At VibeAutomateAI, we suggest adding these contacts to your incident response plan so teams are not searching under pressure.

Federal Trade Commission FTC Fraud And Identity Theft

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) protects consumers and businesses from unfair or deceptive practices through privacy and security enforcement actions. Many online fraud and identity‑theft cases fall into this area.

• For general fraud, file through the complaint section of the FTC website.

• For identity theft, use IdentityTheft.gov. The site offers step‑by‑step response plans, sample letters for banks and credit bureaus, and checklists for closing fraudulent accounts.

If a customer‑data breach leads to scams or account misuse, reporting to the FTC helps them track how criminal groups are abusing stolen information and supports future enforcement actions.

Social Security Administration SSA Social Security Number Fraud

When Social Security numbers are misused, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is key. If you learn that employee or customer numbers have been used to open fake accounts, obtain government benefits, or gain employment under false identities, contact the SSA fraud program.

• Call the SSA fraud hotline at 1 800 269 0271.

• Use the Office of the Inspector General website for an online form and guidance.

Businesses facing this problem often report both to the SSA and the FTC, since identity theft usually touches several systems at once.

Cybersecurity And Infrastructure Security Agency CISA Vulnerabilities And Phishing

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) focuses on protecting critical infrastructure and coordinating responses to major cyber threats.

Contact CISA when:

• your team discovers a serious software or hardware vulnerability, especially in widely used products

• you see large phishing campaigns that appear to hit many organizations

You can report via CISA’s vulnerability channels or by calling 1 888 282 0870. For phishing, forwarding suspicious emails to phishing report@us cert.gov helps CISA track large campaigns and target sectors.

Organizations in critical sectors (energy, healthcare, transportation, finance, and others) can also work directly with CISA on incident response and assessments.

National Center For Missing And Exploited Children NCMEC Crimes Against Children

Any incident involving child sexual abuse material or online enticement of minors must be handled with the highest urgency. These cases go straight to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) through its CyberTipline, not to IC3 as a first step.

This is essential for businesses that host user‑generated content or run platforms where users can upload images, video, or messages. Many such platforms also have legal duties to report when they become aware of this material. NCMEC works with law enforcement to investigate, remove content, and protect victims.

Common Cyber Threats Targeting Businesses In 2025

Being able to name the attack you face helps you report it accurately and respond effectively. Different threats leave different traces and call for different actions. When law enforcement can quickly see whether an incident is BEC, ransomware, or a data breach, they can link it with similar cases.

Attackers now use artificial intelligence to make scams more convincing, according to recent cybersecurity research on current trends and threats: emails read naturally, fake sites closely match real ones, and deepfake audio or video complicates identity checks. Simple verification habits matter more than ever.

Business Email Compromise BEC

Business email compromise (BEC) remains one of the costliest threats. Criminals either break into real email accounts or spoof addresses that look almost identical to trusted senders. They then push for payments, bank‑detail changes, or confidential data.

Common patterns include:

• fake messages from executives asking for urgent wire transfers

• compromised vendor accounts sending “updated” bank information

• impostors posing as lawyers or consultants referencing confidential matters

Warning signs:

• sudden changes to payment instructions

• pressure to bypass normal approval steps

• messages that break usual communication habits

Because BEC often involves bank transfers, fast IC3 reporting can give the Recovery Asset Team a chance to act.

Ransomware Attacks

Ransomware encrypts files and systems so a business cannot operate. Attackers then demand payment, usually in cryptocurrency, for a decryption key. Many groups now also steal copies of data and threaten to publish it.

Impacts can include:

• halted production lines or services

• long recovery periods while systems are rebuilt

• legal and regulatory exposure if regulated data was accessed

Law enforcement generally advises against paying ransoms because there is no guarantee of real decryption or deletion of stolen data, and payments fund criminal activity. Still, each case involves hard choices. Reporting early can connect you with information about the group involved and, in some cases, decryption tools from past investigations.

Phishing And Spoofing

Phishing uses fake messages to trick people into revealing passwords, downloading malware, or sending money, with social media platforms increasingly serving as a vector for these attacks according to recent surveys. Spoofing makes those messages look as if they come from trusted senders such as banks, cloud providers, or coworkers.

Common forms:

• spear phishing aimed at specific individuals using personal details

• whaling that targets senior executives

• smishing (texts) and vishing (voice calls) that push victims to fake sites or request codes

Simple practices—checking sender addresses, hovering over links before clicking, and confirming unusual requests through another channel—block many attempts.

Identity Theft And Data Breaches

Identity theft occurs when criminals obtain personal data and use it to open accounts, file tax returns, or conduct other fraud. Data breaches feed this activity by exposing large sets of information.

When a breach exposes Social Security numbers, medical records, payment card data, or login credentials, the damage can last for years. Victims may face credit problems or false tax filings; businesses face notification duties to affected individuals, regulators, and industry bodies. Those obligations are separate from law‑enforcement reporting but should be coordinated with it, often using FTC and state‑attorney‑general guidance.

Preparing A Comprehensive Cybercrime Report

Once the immediate chaos settles, the quality of your report becomes the next key factor. Clear, complete information helps investigators understand what happened, spot links to other cases, and decide how to respond. It also supports your own internal review and any later legal or regulatory work.

Some reports are too vague (“we were hacked”), while others drown in raw technical data without a simple story. Aim for a balance: a plain‑language narrative plus solid evidence.

Building a repeatable incident‑report template inside your response plan makes this much easier.

Essential Victim Information

Start with a clear picture of who was affected:

• full legal name of the business and any “doing business as” names

• legal structure (for example, corporation or LLC)

• main business address, phone number, and an incident contact email

• industry and approximate size (helpful for context)

• names of banks and account numbers involved, if money moved

• a primary point of contact for investigators, with direct phone and email

Detailed Financial Transaction Records

For cases involving money, detailed transaction data is often the most valuable part of the report. For each related payment, record:

• exact date and time

• amount and currency

• sending and receiving financial institutions

• routing numbers and account numbers

• beneficiary names and listed addresses

• reference, confirmation, or SWIFT numbers

• payment method (wire, ACH, card, cryptocurrency, and so on)

Where possible, attach official bank statements or exports, not just screenshots.

Suspect Information And Indicators

You do not need to know who the attackers are, but any indicator helps. Collect:

• email addresses, display names, and phone numbers used

• domains, websites, and usernames involved

• IP addresses from logs or email headers

• cryptocurrency wallet addresses

• mailing addresses or bank branch details that appeared on invoices or forms

Individually these details may seem minor; combined with other complaints, they help analysts connect cases.

Chronological Incident Narrative

Finish with a timeline‑style narrative written in plain language:

• how and when the incident was first noticed

• what later review showed about when it likely started

• the sequence of attacker actions (for example, phishing email, login, change to bank details, payment)

• the steps your team took to contain, report, and recover

• the current status: contained, still under investigation, or recovered

Avoid speculation, but note areas where you are still gathering information.

The Investigation Process What Happens After You Report

Many executives wonder what happens after they submit a complaint and never hear back. Understanding the investigation process sets realistic expectations and shows why reporting still matters.

When a complaint reaches IC3 or another federal agency, it enters an analytical process, not a simple queue. Specialists review incoming data, compare it with past cases, and weigh how serious each incident is, how many people are affected, and whether there is a realistic chance of identifying and stopping the criminals.

Not every case becomes a formal investigation, but every well‑prepared report adds to shared knowledge about tactics, tools, and targets.

Initial Report Analysis And Triage

At IC3, staff members extract key details such as:

• loss amount

• type of crime

• technical indicators

• victim sector

Automated tools and analysts compare these details with existing reports to see whether your incident fits known patterns or points to something new. Triage criteria—such as scale of loss, number of victims, links to critical infrastructure, and strength of available leads—help decide which cases get priority for deeper work.

Referral To Appropriate Law Enforcement Agencies

After analysis, many complaints are referred to other agencies. An incident might go to:

• an FBI field office

• the U.S. Secret Service

• state or local law enforcement

• foreign partners

Jurisdiction depends on where victims and suspects are located, whether the crime crosses borders, and what systems are involved, with international and foreign cyberspace law frameworks guiding cross-border investigations. The National Cyber Investigative Joint Task Force coordinates multi‑agency operations, especially against larger criminal groups and foreign actors.

Victims are not usually notified about where their complaint was sent. If investigators need more detail, they will contact the person you listed in the report.

The Broader Intelligence Mission

Beyond individual cases, aggregated complaint data helps government teams:

• spot new scams, fast‑growing ransomware groups, or targeted sectors

• publish public alerts and technical advisories

• develop better defensive tools and guidance

• identify and disable criminal infrastructure such as phishing domains or command‑and‑control servers

International partners use this information to track suspects across borders. Your report becomes one more piece in a larger effort against groups that threaten many organizations, not just yours.

Proactive Cybersecurity Measures To Prevent Cybercrime

Reporting is essential, but prevention has the biggest impact on long‑term risk. Every attack that fails because of good controls or alert employees is one less incident to clean up. Treat cybersecurity as a continuous management task that covers people, processes, and technology.

We see the best results when organizations set clear standards and make them part of day‑to‑day operations instead of one‑time projects.

Maintain Up To Date Systems And Security Software

Many successful attacks exploit known weaknesses that already have patches. Put a patch‑management process in place that:

• tracks systems and applications in use

• assigns priority levels to security updates

• sets target timelines (for example, high‑risk fixes within a few days)

Include servers, workstations, mobile devices, and connected equipment. Where older systems cannot be updated, isolate them on restricted network segments. Use reputable anti‑malware tools on all endpoints and keep their signatures current.

Implement Strong Access Controls And Authentication

Account control is a major defense line. Require:

• long, unique passphrases

• password managers so staff do not reuse or write down passwords

• multi‑factor authentication (MFA) on email, remote access, finance systems, and sensitive data stores

Apply the least‑privilege principle so users have only the access they need, and review rights regularly to remove outdated accounts. Single sign‑on (SSO) can simplify access while giving you central control.

Secure Network Infrastructure And Remote Access

Networks connect everything and are a primary target. Set clear rules for remote work:

• require virtual private network (VPN) use for access to internal resources

• discourage sensitive work on public Wi‑Fi without protection

Segment your network so guest devices, internet‑connected gadgets, and critical business systems sit on separate segments. Use firewalls at the edge and between segments, and review rules on a set schedule. Network‑monitoring tools that flag unusual traffic can give early warning of intrusions.

Develop A Security Aware Culture Through Training

Technology alone cannot stop every attack. People click links, open attachments, and respond to messages all day long, which makes them either a strong defense or a weak point.

Run short, regular awareness sessions that cover:

• how to spot phishing and social‑engineering attempts

• safe browsing and file‑handling habits

• how and where to report suspicious messages or activity

Simulated phishing exercises—handled in a supportive way—help measure awareness and find areas for extra coaching. Make it safe to report mistakes; early reporting often prevents a small problem from becoming a major incident.

“Employees are not just a risk; they are your largest untapped security resource.”
— Common guidance in SANS security‑awareness programs

At VibeAutomateAI, we see training and open communication as some of the most cost‑effective parts of a modern security program.

Building An Incident Response Plan For Your Organization

An incident response plan is your playbook for the worst day. Without one, teams improvise, key steps are missed, and recovery takes longer. With one, everyone knows their role, who to call, and how to document and report what happens.

A practical plan usually follows these phases:

• Preparation: asset inventories, logging, backups, security tools, internal roles, and contact lists for law enforcement, regulators, banks, and partners such as VibeAutomateAI resources.

• Detection and analysis: how alerts are monitored, who triages them, and what criteria trigger the full response plan.

• Containment: near‑term steps to stop harm from spreading while preserving evidence.

• Eradication and recovery: removing malicious code, closing entry points, restoring from clean backups, and testing systems before returning to normal use.

• Post‑incident review: capturing lessons, updating controls, refining the plan, and confirming that all required reports and notifications were made.

“Computer security incident handling has become a vital component of information technology programs.”
— NIST Special Publication 800‑61

Practicing the plan with tabletop exercises turns “how to report a cybercrime” from an abstract idea into a rehearsed, confident process.

FAQs

Do I still need to report if we recovered the money or stopped the attack?

Yes. Even if you recover funds or block the incident before damage occurs, reporting helps law enforcement see the methods and indicators criminals are using. That information protects other organizations and may connect your case to a broader campaign.

Will reporting a cybercrime make regulators or customers think we were careless?

Not reporting is usually riskier for your reputation than being transparent and proactive. Many organizations are attacked, including those with strong security. Clear reporting, quick action, and good communication show that you take responsibility and manage risk seriously.

Can I report anonymously on behalf of my company?

You can limit which names appear in public, but effective reports need enough contact information for investigators to follow up. In most business cases, reports list the organization as the victim and designate a specific point of contact rather than an anonymous individual.

How does VibeAutomateAI help with cybercrime reporting?

VibeAutomateAI focuses on education and guidance. Our in‑depth guides, checklists, and incident‑response templates help leaders understand their options, prepare evidence, and build reporting into wider security and risk programs. We bridge the gap between technical experts and decision‑makers so that when something happens, everyone knows what to do next.

Conclusion

Cybercrime is now a regular business risk rather than a rare event. The difference between a contained incident and a long‑running crisis often comes down to preparation, early actions, and clear reporting. Knowing how to report a cybercrime is less about filling in a form and more about building habits, playbooks, and relationships that support your organization under pressure.

This guide covered the path from the first signs of trouble to national‑level intelligence: how to act in the first minutes, what evidence to protect, when to use IC3, when to call the FBI directly, and which specialized agencies handle fraud, identity theft, vulnerabilities, and crimes against children. You also saw how your reports feed field offices, national task forces, and partner agencies working together against shared threats.

The next step is to put this guidance to work inside your business: draft or refine an incident response plan, add IC3 and agency contacts to procedures, and run a tabletop exercise with your leadership team. VibeAutomateAI aims to support that work with clear, business‑friendly resources so you can protect your organization, meet your obligations, and contribute to a safer online environment.