FBI Alerts to Rising ATM 'Jackpotting' Attacks, Millions Stolen by Hackers in 2025

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FBI Warns of ATM 'Jackpotting' Surge: Hackers Stole Millions in 2025

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Moneycontrol•22-02-2026, 12:30

FBI Warns of ATM 'Jackpotting' Surge: Hackers Stole Millions in 2025

•The FBI reported over 700 ATM 'jackpotting' attacks in 2025, with hackers stealing an estimated $20 million.
•Jackpotting forces ATMs to dispense cash without debiting customer accounts, using a combination of physical and digital tactics.
•Attackers gain physical access to ATMs, often using stolen keys, to install malware like 'Ploutus' on Windows-based machines.
•Ploutus malware exploits the XFS software standard, tricking the ATM into dispensing cash rapidly.
•The FBI urges financial institutions to enhance physical security, update software, and monitor ATMs for tampering.

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