How ATM jackpotting worksWarning signs an ATM is infectedLive EventsHow to report ATM jackpottingFAQsas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Addas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channelThe Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned that a new cybercrime called “ATM jackpotting” is increasing in the US. In this scam, criminals use malware (hacking software) to make ATMs give out cash whenever they want. The FBI released a warning on Feb. 19 to tell banks and financial institutions about the rise in these attacks.At least 1,900 ATM jackpotting cases have been reported in the past six years. ATM jackpotting is a hacking scam where criminals control ATMs using malware to steal cash directly from machines.

Source: Economic Times March 02, 2026 18:35 UTC