ATM “jackpotting” schemes are on the rise across the country, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Hackers are exploiting a mix of “physical and software vulnerabilities in ATMs” to get ...

Malware-wielding criminals "jackpotted" ATMs across the United States last year to walk away with $20 million thanks to "cash-out" attacks.

There have been at least 1,900 ATM jackpotting incidents reported over the past six years, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said.

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.

SAN ANTONIO — ATM crimes are up across the country, including in Texas, according to an ATM security expert. Within the past 30 days, KENS 5 has reported on six different crimes involving ATMs in San ...

FBI reports $20m stolen via ATM jackpotting in the US in recent years Criminals use Ploutus malware and generic keys to bypass ATM authorization 1,900 cases since 2020, with 700 incidents in 2025 ...