ATM Jackpotting: The Emerging Threat Draining U.S. Cash Machines
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The FBI’s February 19, 2026 FLASH advisory (FLASH-20260219-001) documented something that should prompt a serious conversation in every bank, credit union, and fintech security team: over 700 ATM jackpotting incidents occurred in the United States in 2025 alone, resulting in more than $20 million in direct losses. Since 2020, roughly 1,900 incidents have been logged. The Department of Justice puts the total losses attributed to jackpotting since 2021 at approximately $40.7 million.