INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
ATM physical attacks. The latest facts.
EAST, the European Association for Secure Transactions, compares physical attacks reported in 2023 with 2022.
Increase in total
physical attacks
4,637 from 3,728
Decrease in solid and gas
explosive attacks
714 from 727
Explosive attacks
a week on average
Of ATM explosions are
reported as solid explosives
Countries reported
solid explosive attacks
Physical attack cash
losses due to explosive attacks
ATTACK AND DEFENCE HAS RESULTED
IN A VICIOUS CIRCLE OF ATM VIOLENCE
Explosive attacks are an increasing danger to society
Deployers introduce physical security measures
eg stronger safes
Criminals use more and more gas and explosives
Conclusions
To stop this circle of violence, we need to address the root cause of the problem.
Staining the notes ‘spoils the prize’ so that the cash is worthless.
Explosive analysis from the experts
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SOLID EXPLOSIVES
8.5 KM / 5.3 MILES
SOURCE: BEXPLO
GAS EXPLOSIVES
1.8 KM / 1.2 MILES
BEST PRACTICE DEFENCES
ATTACK TYPE
SBT BiNK
PASSIVE DEFENCE
SBT iBiNK ACTIVE-
PASSIVE DEFENCE
ACTIVE ONLY
DEFENCE eg IBNS
Explosive Attack
Rip-Out, Grinding attacks
ATTACK TYPE
Explosive Attack
Rip-Out, Grinding attacks
SBT BiNK
PASSIVE DEFENCE
SBT iBiNK ACTIVE-
PASSIVE DEFENCE
ACTIVE ONLY
DEFENCE eg IBNS
CASE STUDIES
SOUTH AFRICA
A BLUEPRINT FOR PROTECTING AGAINST ATM BOMBINGS
The problem
- Solid explosive attacks began in South Africa.
- The banking industry introduced stronger safes and active dye stain
systems (IBNS) as a response. - However, these defences were not effective and the number of explosive
attacks escalated. - In 2010 there were 365 reported attacks, according to SABRIC.
The solution
- SBT’s game-changing BiNK passive dye-stain was installed on more than
16,000 ATMs in South Africa. - The result was a dramatic reduction in the number of physical attacks.
- By 2015, attacks had fallen by 65 %, with 129 reported ATM bombings.
Conclusions
- SBT’s passive dye-stain is the only effective solution to ATM bombings.
THE NETHERLANDS & GERMANY
STOPPING THE NEVER-ENDING CIRCLE OF GAS & SOLID EXPLOSIVE ATTACKS
The problem
- Criminals started blowing up ATMs with explosive gas in the Netherlands.
- The Dutch banking industry introduced gas-resistant safes and additional physical security features which helped for a short while.
- Criminals then moved on to solid explosives.
- Gas attacks then moved to Germany.
- As in the Netherlands, the German banking industry introduced gas resistant
safes and additional physical security measures, which helped for a short while. - Criminals then moved on to solid explosives in Germany.
The solution
- Where SBT’s game-changing passive dye-stain was installed, the result was a dramatic reduction in the number of explosive attacks.
Conclusions
- The migration from gas to solid explosive attacks is a recurring criminal trend.
- SBT’s passive dye-stain is the only effective solution to ATM explosions.
Physical Attack standard definitions
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