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Cashing Out: ATM Jackpotting Attacks Surging Across US

Summary

- ATM jackpotting attacks have surged, with $20 million stolen last year. - The FBI warns operators to implement physical and hardware-level defenses.

Why It Matters for Texas Credit Unions

Relevant as Texas credit unions are subject to the same cybersecurity threats as other U.S. credit unions.

Original Source Material

$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.