The FBI has asked for $166.5 million or $18.6 million more than 2011 for its efforts to investigate and fight computer crimes. Much of the increase is earmarked for new personnel, specifically 42 new positions, including 14 special agents. Lawmakers seem inclined to give the FBI what it s seeking in terms of money to hire new agents and upgrade training and technology. The vast majority of the problems affecting consumers, businesses and government agencies right now consist of financial fraud, intellectual property and attacks aimed at stealing money or assets.
Source: https://threatpost.com/fbi-likely-get-more-cybercrime-agents-121411/76000/