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Story summary
- The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reports a trend in ATM jackpotting, with 1,900 cases since 2020 and 700 in 2025, totaling over $20 million in losses last year.
- Criminals exploit ATM vulnerabilities with Ploutus malware to dispense cash without verification.
- The FBI urges ATM operators to strengthen security with upgrades and firmware checks.
- The trend shows cybercrime shifting toward financial infrastructure, posing a growing threat to banking in the United States.
