FBI warns ATM "jackpotting" attacks are soaring - here's what you need to know

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ATM Jackpotting Leads to $20M Theft via Malware In 2025, thieves exploited vulnerabilities in ATMs to steal over $20 million using malware-assisted jackpotting techniques. The FBI reported that of the 1,900 incidents of ATM jackpotting since 2020, more than 700 occurred in 2025, indicating a significant rise in this cyber-physical attack method. 51 sources 36