**FBI Warns of Rising ATM ‘Jackpotting’ Attacks: Hackers Net Millions in Stolen Cash**
**Introduction**
In a disturbing trend, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has reported a significant increase in “jackpotting” attacks on Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) across the United States. These sophisticated hacks, which trick ATMs into dispensing cash on demand, have resulted in millions of dollars in stolen funds. This alarming rise in ATM-related cybercrime has left financial institutions and law enforcement scrambling to stay ahead of the threat.
**The Rise of Jackpotting Attacks**
<>The FBI has documented hundreds of jackpotting attacks in the past year alone, with hackers netting millions of dollars in stolen cash. These attacks typically involve a combination of social engineering and malware, with hackers exploiting vulnerabilities in ATMs to gain unauthorized access to the machines’ internal systems. Once inside, the hackers can manipulate the ATM’s software to dispense cash on demand, often using a card skimmer or other device to bypass security measures. In some cases, hackers have even used the ATM’s own network to remotely control the machine and initiate the cash dispensing process. <>The FBI warns that jackpotting