Surge in ATM Jackpotting Attacks Raises Alarm, FBI Warns Millions Lost, Offers Safety Tips
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a stark warning about a dramatic rise in so‑called ATM jackpotting attacks, a cyber‑enabled theft technique that has cost financial institutions over $20 million in losses in 2025 alone and resulted in more than 1,900 incidents reported since 2020.