• FBI Reports 1,900 ATM Jackpotting Incidents Since 2020, $20M Lost in 2025 The U.S. • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned of an increase in ATM jackpotting incidents across the country, leading to losses of more than $20 million in 2025. • The agency said 1,900 ATM jackpotting incidents have been reported since 2020, out of which 700 took place last year. • In December 2025, the U.S. • Department of Justice (DoJ)saidabout $40.73 million has been collectively lost to jackpotting attacks since 2021. • “Threat actors exploit physical and software vulnerabilities in ATMs and deploy malware to dispense cash without a legitimate transaction,” the FBIsaidin a Thursday bulletin.

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  • The FBI has warned that ATM jackpotting incidents have risen sharply, with 1,900 attacks reported since 2020 and 700 occurring in 2025 alone. The agency cites more than $20 million in losses for 2025, while the Department of Justice reports a cumulative $40.73 million lost to such attacks since 2021. Criminals use malware-most notably Ploutus-to exploit ATM hardware and the XFS software layer, allowing cash to be dispensed without bank authorization. The FBI recommends tighter physical security, device hardening, credential changes, and automated shutdowns to mitigate the threat.

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