Cashing Out: ATM Jackpotting Attacks Surging Across US
AI Summary
- ATM jackpotting attacks have stolen $20 million last year in the U.S., with a surge in such incidents.
- The FBI warns operators to implement physical and hardware-level defenses against these attacks.
Texas Relevance
The article does not mention Texas, TCUD, or any Texas-specific entities. It is a general warning applicable to all credit unions across the U.S.
Original Content
$20M Stolen Last Year in Malware-Driven Jackpotting Attacks, Warns FBI Malware-wielding criminals "jackpotted" ATMs across the United States last year to walk away with $20 million thanks to "cash-out" attacks. Tracking that collective haul, the FBI said such attacks are on the rise, and urged operators to implement a range of physical and hardware-level defenses.