FBI says ATM ‘jackpotting’ attacks are on the rise, and netting hackers millions in stolen cash

The FBI reports a marked increase in ATM jackpotting, with over 700 attacks in 2025 netting at least $20 million; attackers use a mix of physical access and malware—notably Ploutus, which targets Windows and XFS on ATMs—to commandeer machines and force rapid cash dispensing, enabling fast, hard-to-detect cash-outs.