Security News & Media

FBI warns of rising ATM jackpotting trend with more than $20M in losses

February 20, 2026

The FBI is reporting there have been 1,900 ATM jackpotting attacks since 2020, with 700 taking place in 2025. Last year, the attacks accounted for more than…

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St. Florian, Alabama authorities seeking suspects in ATM break-in

February 20, 2026

Police in St. Florian, Alabama are looking for a group who allegedly broke into a First Southern Bank ATM. The individuals used crowbars to try to break into…

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Broken ATMs found in Chicago

February 19, 2026

Police discovered three broken ATMs on Chicago's South Side, according to a report by ABC 7 Chicago.

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ATM stolen from Sarpy County, Nebraska

February 18, 2026

Authorities in Sarpy County, Nebraska, are investigating an ATM theft at Pinnacle Bank. The ATM was removed when authorities arrived at the scene, according to…

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3 men arrested for ATM scam

February 12, 2026

Three men from Romania were arrested in Orange County, California after allegedly running an ATM scam.

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Crypto kiosks face regulatory challenges

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Are bitcoin ATMs to blame for these scams? Should they be banned? The regulatory landscape is still uncertain but there is a path forward.

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5 ways to make your ATM more user friendly

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

If you want your customers to have a good experience using your ATM, follow these five tips to make your ATM more user friendly.

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Security guard shot outside of Chase ATM

February 5, 2026

The FBI is investigating after a security guard was shot at a Chase branch in Balch Springs, Texas, just outside of Dallas. The Loomis guard was emptying two…

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Cash stolen from Kroger ATM in Ohio

February 4, 2026

Police in Green Township, Ohio are on the lookout for two individuals who allegedly stole cash from a Kroger ATM, according to a report by Yahoo.

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DOJ charges 31 in alleged ATM malware scheme

February 3, 2026

The Justice Department has charged 31 individuals for an alleged ATM malware operation. This brings the total charged in this case to more than 50, according…

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Fearless forecasts for the ATM industry

by Daryl Cornell — CEO, Triton Systems

From NFC/tap to AI and security issues, check out Triton's top forecasts for the ATM industry.

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Multiple ATMs stolen in Chicago

February 2, 2026

Chicago police are investigating a string of robberies and ATM thefts in the city. In one incident, a group stole an ATM from a Candy's Grocery Store…

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Why ATM connectivity requires a new architecture

by Robert Holley — Head of Channel, New Routes to Market, Aeris

Between the strict enforcement of PCI DSS 4.0 and the looming reality of cellular network sunsets, the industry is moving away from selling parts and toward a…

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AARP latest to urge controls on crypto kiosks

January 30, 2026

The AARP has released a statement in support of an effort in Washington State to tighten controls on cryptocurrency kiosks. Senate Bill 5280, under…

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Alabama seeks to curb crypto ATM fraud

January 28, 2026

Alabama State Representative Russell Bedsole introduced a bill in the state legislature aimed at curbing widespread fraud tied to crypto ATMs across the state…

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9 self-service tech trends to watch

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

The recent Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show kicked off with a keynote on nine self-service trends to keep an eye on in the coming years: including…

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Vermont eyes cryptocurrency kiosk restrictions

January 23, 2026

As Vermont lawmakers prepare for their next legislative session, advocacy group AARP Vermont is pushing for restrictions and tighter oversight on…

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Man arrested in Louisiana for alleged ATM skimming

January 23, 2026

Shreveport, Louisiana, police arrested Juan David Valencia Flores for allegedly attempting to install a skimming device at an ATM at Caddo Parish Teachers…

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Cash stolen from Grand Traverse County, Michigan ATM

January 20, 2026

The Grant Traverse County Sheriff's Office is on the lookout for a suspect who stole a truck and used it to steal an ATM from Interlochen. Deputies arrived at…

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Texan 7-Eleven destroyed in ATM theft

January 15, 2026

A 7-Eleven location in White Settlement, Texas, was heavily damaged by an ATM theft. Two men used a stolen SUV to pull an ATM from the store, breaking glass…

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