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.