FBI: Over $20 million stolen in surge of ATM malware attacks in 2025

By Sergiu Gatlan

AI Summary

The FBI reports that ATM 'jackpotting' attacks using the Ploutus malware resulted in over $20 million in losses during 2025, with 700 incidents out of 1,900 total attacks since 2020. These attacks force ATMs to dispense cash through malware installation, representing a significant physical threat to financial infrastructure.

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