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Virginia-Digital Crime Index

Current Attack Data: K-12 School Children

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) reports that 59% of children targeted by online predators were 15 years old or younger and that over 300 million children are estimated to be victims of online sexual exploitation and abuse every year.
Top 10 Most Attacked School Districts
  1. Fairfax County Public Schools
  2. Prince William County Public Schools
  3. Virginia Beach City Public Schools
  4. Loudoun County Public Schools
  5. Norfolk Public Schools
  6. Spotsylvania County Schools
  7. Chesterfield County Public Schools
  8. Albermarle County Public Schools
  9. Suffolk Public Schools
  10. Stafford County Public Schools
Total Harms Detected
70,416
Through July 2026
Harms Detected per Student:
3.7
In July 2026
Threat Types (note - ad/harm categories)
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Current Attack Data: Senior Citizens

Based on FTC and FBI data released in 2025,  adults aged 60+ are primary target for digital crime, with reported losses totaling $5 billion in 2024.
Most Active Attack Types
  • Bullets are great
  • For spelling out benefits and
  • Turning visitors into leads.
Total Attacks on Seniors:
Total Takedown:
Monetary theft prevention:
Threat Types
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State-level Cyberattack Ranking

National Rank: 10
Total Attacks Recorded 2026
Attack Types (use Qlik nomenclature)
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Virginia ranks among the top ten states for reported cybercrime because it combines many of the characteristics that cybercriminals actively seek. The Commonwealth is home to one of the nation's largest concentrations of federal agencies, defense contractors, technology companies, and financial institutions, particularly in Northern Virginia, where the world's largest data center market supports a vast digital economy. These organizations routinely exchange sensitive information, financial transactions, and government-related communications, making them attractive targets for phishing, ransomware, and credential theft.

At the same time, Virginia's high household incomes and growing senior population create opportunities for financially motivated scams such as investment fraud, cryptocurrency schemes, tech support scams, and government impersonation attacks. Healthcare providers, educational institutions, and local governments further expand the state's digital attack surface. Virginia's mature cybersecurity community also contributes to more incidents being identified and reported than in many other states.