FBI says ATM ‘jackpotting’ attacks are on the rise, and netting hackers millions in stolen cash
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The FBI has reported a rise in 'jackpotting' attacks on ATMs, resulting in millions of dollars in stolen cash, with hundreds of attacks occurring in the past year.
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FBI says ATM ‘jackpotting’ attacks are on the rise, and netting hackers millions in stolen cash
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Bearish · 80%
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2026-02-19 22:31
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Original source
The FBI says hacks that trick ATMs into spitting out cash on demand are rising, with hundreds of attacks in the past year alone netting hackers millions in stolen bills.
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Original article published by TechCrunch on February 20, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.