CHRONOLOGICAL TIMELINE
Cases by Year Opened
A historical perspective on cyber crime enforcement and state-sponsored espionage investigations across two decades.
Key Facts
- Cases span from 2004 to 2024.
- Peak case volume occurred in 2020 with 8 major indictments and disclosures.
- Reflects historical evolution from early credit card scraping to nation-state supply chain compromises.
Case Volume by Year
| Year | Case Count |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 cases |
| 2007 | 1 cases |
| 2008 | 1 cases |
| 2011 | 1 cases |
| 2014 | 2 cases |
| 2015 | 1 cases |
| 2016 | 1 cases |
| 2017 | 4 cases |
| 2018 | 6 cases |
| 2019 | 3 cases |
| 2020 | 8 cases |
| 2021 | 4 cases |
| 2022 | 2 cases |
| 2023 | 5 cases |
| 2024 | 6 cases |