Blog•Mar 3, 2026
Blog 107a. Hackers Make ATMs Spit Cash — FBI Sounds Alarm on Ploutus Malware!
The FBI issued a FLASH advisory on February 19, 2026 warning that ATM jackpotting attacks are accelerating across the United States. Since 2020, roughly 1,900 incidents have been recorded, with 700 occurring in 2025 alone, and total losses topping $20 million. The attacks leverage the Ploutus malware, which enables criminals to dispense cash without a card. Law‑enforcement and financial institutions are scrambling to harden ATM firmware and monitoring systems.
