Spitting Cash: ATM Jackpotting Attacks Surged in 2025

By Jai Vijayan

AI Summary

ATM jackpotting attacks surged in 2025, costing banks over $20 million in losses as criminals continue using decade-old tools and tactics to force cash dispensers to dispense money. The resurgence demonstrates how legacy ATM security vulnerabilities remain exploitable despite years of awareness.

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Relevance score: 80.0/100

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