These cybercrime facts show why cybercriminals are more terrifying than the monsters and ghouls roaming the street on Halloween. Cybercriminals love to give new meaning to the phrase “trick or treat.” Through cyber attacks, phishing, ransomware, and data breaches, bad guys love causing mayhem for businesses and consumers. But their actions aren’t chalked up to the pranks one would expect on All Hallows’ Eve. Their impacts are far more costly and devastating to victims.