Matt Tengwall

How layered security can help prevent $150,000 losses from ATM attacks

Owing to the increasing frequency, diversity and sophistication of ATM attacks, banks must rethink and modernize security in order to better circumvent ATM crime and protect their bottom line

Matt Tengwall

February 23, 2021

Unfortunately, the unquestionable convenience and accessibility of ATMs is also the source of their greatest downfall. Being both unguarded and money-loaded, they are an obvious target for criminal activities and low-risk, high-reward theft opportunities for perpetrators. It is for this reason that 2020 experienced a drastic uptick in the number of ATM heists across the United States.

Balancing customer relationships and security

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Matt Tengwall

September 18, 2020

To meet modern day challenges and address the evolving retail bank landscape, Origin Bank embraces innovative technology and solutions that boost efficiencies, reduce fraud and enhance service. The organization considers the protection of its clients’ assets to be paramount and strives to deliver a safe banking experience.

Matt Tengwall

May 12, 2020

When an incident or disaster occurs, security and fraud investigators go to work. They must be able to rely on innovative processes and tools that allow them to swiftly locate and analyze the information needed to determine the proper resolution or action. Credit unions need intuitive solutions that can be leveraged across multiple departments in a moment's notice to be more efficient and effective in today’s challenging environment.

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How layered security can help prevent $150,000 losses from ATM attacks

Balancing customer relationships and security

How to Improve Efficiency, Reduce Fraud and Enable Intelligence in Credit Unions

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