Friday, 20 February, 2026
FBI Issues Warning as ATM Jackpotting Attacks Surge, Costing Banks Millions
The FBI has raised alarms over a sharp increase in "ATM jackpotting" attacks, where hackers use malicious software or hardware to force machines to dispense all their cash. These sophisticated heists have already netted criminals millions of dollars, targeting standalone kiosks and retail ATMs. Law Enforcement officials are urging financial institutions to upgrade physical security and software encryption to combat this growing threat.
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