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Introduction
Jackpotting malware is not well known because it exclusively targets automated teller machines (ATMs). This means it usually doesn’t directly affect a large number of people. However, this type of malware may seriously harm the reputation and the financial stability of the banks owning the hacked ATMs.
For example, between February and November 2017, at least 10 jackpotting attacks were conducted in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. As a result of those attacks, hackers stole 1.4 million EUR (about $1.5 million).
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