Attorney General Ashley Moody is issuing a Consumer Alert with tips for Floridians to protect data online in recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. In an increasingly interconnected world, safeguarding personal information online is more important than ever. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, more than 2,100 reported United States data breaches occurred in the first nine months of 2023—making it the worst year on record already. Earlier this year, Attorney General Moody announced Florida’s Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit. The unit works to stop cybercriminals who prey on Floridians and small businesses.  

Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “The best way to avoid cybercrime is to take steps now to increase your security online, but for those of you who do fall prey, I created the Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit to help track down criminals online, shut down cyber scams and recover lost funds. While the unit has already been successful, I am issuing a Consumer Alert with tips for Floridians this National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.” 

In July, Attorney General Moody announced the Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit to help track down cybercriminals targeting Floridians. Since then, the International Association of Financial Crime Investigators Florida Chapter recognized the head of Attorney General Moody’s CFEU with the Prosecutor of the Year Award. The unit has also accomplished the following for Floridians:

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