The FBI says hacks that trick ATMs into spitting out cash on demand are rising, with hundreds of attacks in the past year ...
Jackpotting involves criminals using malware and physical tampering to force ATMs to dispense cash without accessing customer accounts.
SACRAMENTO — The incidents fit a familiar pattern, with a reconnaissance team surveilling automated teller machines, followed by one or two burglars who would come back and make it rain cash. RELATED: ...
A federal grand jury returned additional indictments charging 31 individuals for a large conspiracy to steal millions of dollars from ATMs across the U.S., with a majority of the defendants being ...
The FBI is urging financial institutions and ATM operators to strengthen physical security, update software, and monitor machines for signs of tampering.
The FBI said 700 ATM "jackpotting" incidents occurred in 2025 alone and accounted for over $20 million in losses.
The FBI warned that Americans lost more than $20 million last year amid a massive surge in ATM "jackpotting" attacks, in ...
The five suspects were each arrested on Feb. 1 after allegedly staking out ATMs at the Essential Credit Union in Towne Center. Devices used in these hacks and ATM keys were later found at the suspects ...
Suspect accessed Fairfax ATM, police say. Returned with another person, appeared to record machine. Unmasked suspect withdrew cash without a card. FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Authorities are investigating a ...