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FBI Says ATM ‘Jackpotting’ Attacks Are on the Rise, and Netting Hackers Millions in Stolen Cash

ATM jackpotting has shifted from a security demo to a lucrative crime, with hackers now pulling millions from cash dispensers. The FBI reports over 700 attacks in 2025 alone, netting at least $20 million in stolen cash. The primary tool, Ploutus malware, exploits Windows and XFS software to commandeer ATMs and dispense money without touching customer accounts. Attackers combine physical access—using generic keys—to install the malware, enabling rapid, hard‑to‑detect cash‑outs.