Crims hit a $20M jackpot via malware-stuffed ATMs

ATM jackpotting attacks surged in 2025, with over 700 incidents reported and more than $20 million stolen. Criminals gain physical access to ATMs using generic keys, then install malware—commonly Ploutus—that exploits the XFS (eXtensions for Financial Services) API to bypass bank authorization and force cash dispensing on Show more