Security News & Media

Authorities remove 9 skimmers from ATMs, POS in Pittsburgh

May 1, 2026

The Secret Service worked with the Pittsburgh and Allegheny County police to remove nine skimming devices from ATMs, gas pumps and stores. They analyzed 27…

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How XFS fragmentation impacts ATM services

by Anamaria Burnete — Digital Marketing Specialist, Paragon Application Systems

XFS fragmentation is becoming a deployment and operational risk, especially for large North American ATM fleets running mixed hardware, multiple middleware…

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Columbia, South Carolina ATM targeted in hook and chain attack

April 30, 2026

Authorities are investigating an attempted ATM theft at First Community Bank in Columbia, South Carolina. The ATM was removed from the ground and left on its…

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Minnesota House passes crypto ATM ban

April 29, 2026

The Minnesota House passed a ban on crypto ATMs 127-7. The bill was previously approved by the Senate and now will go to Governor Tim Walz's desk for approval…

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Canadian government announces plans for crypto ATM ban

April 29, 2026

Canada's government announced a plan to ban crypto ATMs in the country to protect scam victims, according to a report by CBC. The Liberal party said that…

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Man arrested for allegedly stealing ATM in Whitehall, New York

April 28, 2026

A man was arrested in Whitehall, New York, for allegedly stealing an ATM from a local laundromat. Jeremy Ross, 43, was allegedly found by police right outside…

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Are ATMs the right fit for commercial developments?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Are ATMs right for your retail business, commercial real estate or apartment? In this article, we take a deep dive into cash usage and ATM pros and cons.

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Tennessee governor signs crypto ATM ban

April 27, 2026

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee officially signed House Bill 2505 into law, banning crypto ATMs. It was codified on April 23rd and will be in effect on July 1st…

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New Hampshire passes bitcoin ATM bill

April 24, 2026

New Hampshire lawmakers have passed a cryptocurrency ATM bill, amid debates from the House Commerce Committee. The bill taps daily transactions for all…

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Kennewick, Washington bans crypto ATMs

April 24, 2026

Kennewick, Washington, has passed a ban on cryptocurrency ATMs, the first in the Tri-Cities area to do so. The city council approved the ordinance banning new…

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Philly man scammed into depositing cash at ATM

April 24, 2026

A 72-year old man from Philadelphia was scammed out of $13,000 by a scammer based out of Florida. He received a text claiming to be from his bank about a…

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2 minors arrested for alleged Chicago ATM theft

April 23, 2026

Chicago authorities arrested two teenage boys for allegedly engaging in a spree of ATM burglaries in the area. One 18-year-old is also being charged with…

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Man arrested for alleged ATM robbery in Lexington, Kentucky

April 22, 2026

Police arrested James Miller Jr, 38, for an alleged ATM robbery in Lexington, Kentucky. Police discovered a Truist Bank ATM that had been damaged to the tune…

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Michigan Attorney General warns of bitcoin ATM scams

April 21, 2026

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning residents to be wary of bitcoin ATM scams. In particular, she stated that "If you receive a call from someone…

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Why cash still matters

by Muhammad Fatir — Creative Content Specialist, ATM Link, Inc.

In an increasingly digital financial world, global crises continue to prove one important reality: cash remains the most resilient payment method.

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Man sentenced to 10 years for ATM robberies

April 21, 2026

The U.S. District Court of Seattle sentenced Seth Coles-Body, 24, to 10 years in federal prison for a series of ATM thefts. He pled guilty to four counts of…

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How to secure ATMs from the threats of today, tomorrow

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Looking to secure your ATM from current and future threats? Diebold Nixdorf is sponsoring a live webinar on May 6 at 11 a.m. EST on how to secure ATMs from…

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ATM theft on the rise in Chicago, with 2nd incident in 24 hours

April 20, 2026

ATM thefts are rising in Chicago, with two incidents occurring within 24 hours of each other. In both incidents, a group of suspects rammed a Jeep into a gas…

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ATM stolen from a Chicago restaurant

April 17, 2026

Thieves stole an ATM from the El Pollo Cris Cris restaurant in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. The suspects smashed the glass and robbed the restaurant, one…

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2 Atlanta stores targeted in ATM smash and grab

April 17, 2026

Two stores in Atlanta were targeted by a group of thieves who smashed into their storefronts to steal an ATM. The stores were a Family Dollar and a coin…

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