Dramatic Decline in Physical Attacks Across France

France has witnessed an unprecedented decline in physical attacks by criminals on ATMs, thanks to cutting-edge developments in security technology. Over the past decade, the implementation of Intelligent Banknote Neutralization Systems (IBNS) by Oberthur Cash Protection has played a pivotal role in this transformation.

IBNS technology, which renders banknotes unusable when ATMs are attacked attacks, has become the cornerstone in the successful fight against criminal attacks. The results speak for themselves: 

• Explosive gas attacks have plummeted by 90%, from 84 incidents recorded in 2015 to just nine in 2024.
• Overall physical attacks have been reduced by 83%, falling from 179 in 2015 to 30 in 2024.

This steep decline highlights the effectiveness of these cash protection systems, which have not only enhanced ATM security for financial institutions but also reduced risks to the general public.