Security News & Media

Federal court rules in favor of kiosk/ATM clickwrap agreements

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

A federal court ruled that Bitcoin Depot's clickwrap agreements on its kiosks were enforceable in a scam victim case. What does this mean for kiosk clickwrap…

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Minnesota next state eyeing crypto kiosk ban

March 30, 2026

Minnesota lawmakers are advancing legislation that would ban virtual currency kiosks statewide, according to the state's House of Representatives, with the…

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LA warns of increase in ATM jugging

March 27, 2026

Los Angeles authorities are warning of a rise in ATM jugging. With this crime, the suspect watches someone withdraw cash and then robs them afterwards, either…

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South Dakota enacts legislation to combat crypto fraud

March 27, 2026

South Dakota has enacted new legislation aimed at curbing fraud involving virtual currency kiosks, according to legal content publisher JD Supra, with Senate…

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Wyoming passes crypto kiosk legislation

March 25, 2026

Wyoming has enacted new legislation regulating virtual currency kiosks, with Gov. Mark Gordon signing House Bill 75 into law on March 6, according to the…

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Brinks security guard shot during ATM robbery

March 25, 2026

A Brinks security guard was shot March 23 at a Bank of America ATM in Conroe, Texas. He was shot in the torso while servicing the ATM and was taken to a…

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Layton City, Utah bans crypto ATMs

March 24, 2026

Layton City, Utah has passed an ordinance that bans cryptocurrency ATMs from operating within the city.

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Memphis man forced to withdraw money from an ATM

March 24, 2026

A man was recently kidnapped and forced to withdraw money from an ATM in Memphis. His wife said this was the fourth time he has been robbed in three years…

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Bitcoin ATM scammers using social media ads to undermine fraud warnings

March 24, 2026

Scammers are utilizing social media advertisements to discredit fraud warning stickers placed on Bitcoin ATMs in the Omaha metro area.

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Arlee, Montana's lone grocery store stays open following ATM theft

March 23, 2026

A group of suspects recently crashed into the front entrance of Wilson's Family Food in Arlee, Montana and stole the store's ATM.

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Chase Bank ATM vandalized in Lexington, Kentucky

March 20, 2026

Security footage caught suspects vandalizing a Chase ATM in Lexington, Kentucky. Police were dispatched to the bank, but the suspects had already fled the…

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Kentucky crypto ATM bill raises concerns over wallet security

March 20, 2026

Kentucky House Bill 380 has raised concerns among bitcoin industry experts due to a provision for crypto hardware wallets. The bill aims to regulate and…

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Alleged ATM jackpotting thief added to FBI 10 Most Wanted

March 19, 2026

Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre has been added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list for allegedly leading an ATM jackpotting scheme. He is accused of…

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Byte Federal launches website to combat crypto kiosk fraud

March 18, 2026

Venice, Florida-based cryptocurrency kiosk operator Byte Federal has launched a website offering information about ways to prevent fraud related to…

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Indiana bans cryptocurrency ATMs

March 17, 2026

Indiana is the first state to ban cryptocurrency ATMs/kiosks, per a bill signed by Governor Mike Braun called House Bill 1116.

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What's new in ATM software?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

ATM software is gaining traction with AI and cost-saving techniques for OS upgrades.

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Toledo bank targeted in ATM theft

March 17, 2026

Police are investigating an ATM theft at a Citizens Bank in Toledo, Ohio. A tow truck was used to steal the machine, according to a report by ABC 13.

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Tennessee considers crypto ATM ban

March 16, 2026

Tennessee is considering banning cryptocurrency ATMs to combat scams. Supporters point to the rising number of scams in the state, according to a report by…

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4 Texans charged for alleged ATM theft

March 13, 2026

Four individuals from Texas have been charged with allegedly stealing cash from an ATM in Saginaw Township, Michigan. They join Samuel Fobbs Jr. and Johnathan…

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Minnesota considers banning crypto ATMs

March 11, 2026

Minnesota is considering banning cryptocurrency ATMs at the urging of law enforcement. There are currently around 350 crypto ATMs in the state, according to a…

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