The FBI warned that Americans lost more than $20 million last year amid a massive surge in ATM "jackpotting" attacks, in ...
Physically breaking into an ATM is getting more popular and the FBI is sounding the alarm.
Hackers hit more than 700 ATMs last year, resulting in $20 million worth of losses, the FBI says. The malware can instruct an ATM to dispense cash on demand, no bank card needed.
The FBI is warning financial institutions and the public about a sharp rise in attacks that compromise ATMs, forcing them to dispense cash.
Federal prosecutors have charged more than a dozen suspects across multiple states in connection with ATM jackpotting schemes that collectively drained millions of dollars from bank machines using ...
The FBI released a public warning, saying that ATM "jackpotting" incidents have exponentially increased in 2025.
While America is becoming increasingly cashless, physical currency still has its place. In 2025, close to 15% of consumers said they predominantly used cash for everyday transactions, according to the ...
ATM “jackpotting” has moved from a conference-stage demonstration into a sustained criminal operation, with the FBI reporting more than 700 attacks on cash ...