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Bar chart of the most common cybercrimes targeting youths by complaints filed. Extortion leads by far at 5,151, followed by personal data breach (1,510) and "other" (1,460). Source: 2025 FBI Internet Crime Report.

States With the Most Cybercrime Against Kids and Teens [Data]

All About Cookies analyzed the FBI's 2025 Internet Crime Report to find which states have the highest rates of cybercrime complaints involving victims aged 17 and younger, which scams target young people most, and more.

Bar chart of cybercrimes taking the most money from seniors by total losses. Investment fraud dominates at $3.52 billion, followed by tech/customer support ($1.04 billion) and confidence/romance ($584 million). Source: 2025 FBI Internet Crime Report.

States Where Seniors Lose the Most to Cybercrime [Data]

All About Cookies analyzed the FBI's 2025 Internet Crime Report to find which states have the highest rates of cybercrime complaints involving victims aged 60 and older, which scams target seniors most, and more.

Column chart showing money lost to social media fraud growing from $789 million in 2021 to $2.05 billion in 2025, FTC data

Americans Lost Over $2 Billion to Social Media Scams in 2025, Up 160% Since 2021

All About Cookies analyzed five years of fraud reports and reported dollar losses tied to social media platforms to track how the scale and shape of social media fraud has changed.

Bar charts showing that 68% of people feel they have little to no control over their personal data online, and most users report at least some anxiety about their online footprint.

Data Removal Statistics: 92% of Americans Are Concerned About Their Data Being Online, But Most Feel They Have No Control Over It

All About Cookies surveyed people to explore their familiarity with data brokers and data removal services, feelings about the availability of personal data online, and more.

Illustration of a light bulb and a smartphone on opposite cliffs connected by a partially built bridge, representing the gap between having an app idea and building it.

Vibe Coding Statistics: Americans Are Using AI Wrong, And Most Know It [Survey]

Our survey of 1,000 U.S. adults reveals why millions of Americans are sitting on untapped ideas and why the barrier isn't money or time.

Map of the United States showing where Do Not Call violation complaints rose the most from 2024 to 2025.

States Where Do Not Call Complaints Are Surging [2026 Report]

All About Cookies analyzed Federal Trade Commission Do Not Call Registry complaint data for all 50 states to identify which saw the sharpest increases (and the rare declines) in reported violations from 2024 to 2025.

Map of the United States showing where fraud rates are increasing.

Where Fraud is on the Rise Across America [2026 Report]

All About Cookies analyzed Federal Trade Commission data to find which cities and states saw the biggest year-over-year changes in consumer fraud reports per capita last year.

U.S. map showing where ID theft reports increased the most in 2025.

Identity Theft is On the Rise in these U.S. Cities and States [2026 Report]

All About Cookies analyzed Federal Trade Commission data to find which cities and states saw the biggest year-over-year changes in identity reports per capita last year.

Bar chart showing typical behaviours of users when ads come on streaming services.

Streaming Ads: Less Than One-Quarter of Viewers Actually Pay Attention

All About Cookies surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults to find out how they feel about ads on streaming services, including finding what percentage pay attention to ads, how they prefer ads to be formatted, and more.

Circle graphs showing how many people use cloud storage.

The Cost of Running Out of Space: More Than Half Pay for Cloud Storage on Their Phone [Survey]

All About Cookies surveyed users to find how many use cloud storage, what they use it for, which services are most popular, and more.

Circle charts showing that most people support age verification but find it too easy to get around

U.S. Age Verification Laws: 79% Support Legislation for Adult Content and Social Media, But Question its Effectiveness [Survey]

All About Cookies surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults to find how they feel about age verification laws for online content.

A picture of a visa and passport overtop American flag and dollar bill

Study: 61% of Americans Oppose Social Media Checks for Immigration

All About Cookies surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults to understand public opinion on CBP’s proposed social-media disclosure mandate and the broader debate over privacy and digital oversight.

Web Hosting Statistics 2026: New Survey Reveals Americans Are Confused About Hosting, But Price Drives Every Decision

All About Cookies compiled data from leading market research firms and hosting platforms to understand global web hosting trends, including provider market share, pricing, and consumer preferences.

Map of States Where Age Verification Laws Are In Place

Age Verification Laws Around the World: Social Media and Adult Websites

The All About Cookies team tracked down where age verification laws are active in the U.S. and around the world, how they work (from ID checks to AI), and what they mean for access, safety, and privacy online.

iOS 18 Survey: Are Green Bubbles Breaking Up Friendships?

All About Cookies surveyed 1,000 people to learn how Apple users feel about Android users and vice versa.

Nerd-vana: America’s Nerdiest Cities, Ranked

All About Cookies evaluated data points relating to education, STEM employment, pop culture, and more in 75 of the biggest cities in America to find the cities where nerds reign supreme.

Location Sharing Survey: 62% of Americans Share Locations, Many Regret It

All About Cookies surveyed U.S. adults to learn how many share their location with others, why they do so, if they’ve caught anyone lying about their location, and more.

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Digital Footprints: 6 in 10 Americans Have Something Online They Don’t Want Others to Find [Survey]

All About Cookies surveyed people to find out how many are uncomfortable with others finding their digital footprint, the personal data they want to keep most private, how they feel about government monitoring of digital footprints, and more.

Teens and Tech: Two-Thirds of Parents Think Their Teen Is Addicted to Their Phone [Study]

All About Cookies surveyed parents to find out how they feel about cell phone addiction in teens, which social media platform is most dangerous for their kids, and more.

The Most Tech Illiterate States in America [2025]

All About Cookies compiled Google Trends data to find which states are leveling up their tech game, as well as which states are struggling to keep up in an increasingly digital world.

Which States Are Doomscrolling the Most?

All About Cookies analyzed Google Trends data to find the states where people are seeking out sad or depressing news most often.