Security News & Media

Safe Access to Cash Act scheduled for markup in Senate

March 2, 2026

The Safe Access to Cash Act is scheduled for makeup by the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 5, according to an announcement from The National ATM Council…

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Carlisle, Pennsylvania man arrested for hammer ATM attack in ice cream shop

March 2, 2026

A man has been arrested in Carlisle, Pennyslvania after allegedly breaking into an ice cream shop and attacking the ATM inside with a hammer.

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Man sentenced to life in prison in ATM technician murder case

February 27, 2026

A Sacramento County Superior Judge sentenced Jimmy Washington to life in prison for the murder of ATM technician James Nguyen in 2021, according to a report by…

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ATM Geeks expands field services

February 26, 2026

ATM Geeks is expanding its ATM field services through its team of technicians. The company is run by ATM veterans including Nick Mehdi, former owner of…

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California orders CoinMe to refund $175K to customers

February 26, 2026

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has issued a consent order against Seattle-based crypto kiosk operator CoinMe Inc. for…

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Cybersecurity Threat Report 2025 by Diebold Nixdorf

In our annual threat reporting, we have remained committed to improvement in analyzing, communicating and tracking threat events targeting Diebold Nixdorf’s…

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Bitcoin Depot to require ID verification for crypto ATM transactions

February 24, 2026

Bitcoin Depot will now require customers to provide ID with every transaction as part of an effort to combat fraud and illegal activities, according to a press…

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Defending the Super ATM from security threats

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Super ATMs are making major headways in the industry, but they share the same security issues. Here's how to make Super ATMs secure, no matter where they are…

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Teen arrested in Oregon for alleged armed robbery at ATM

February 24, 2026

A 17-year old boy from Kent, Oregon was arrested after allegedly attempting to rob someone using an ATM at an East Hill bank. A victim reported the teen held…

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ATMs stolen from Northwestern Chicago

February 23, 2026

Police are investigating two ATM break ins in Northwestern Chicago. In video footage, three suspects broke through the front door of the business and removed…

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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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