It has been 10 years since the discovery of Skimer, first malware specifically designed to attack automated teller machines (ATMs) The significance of ATM malware stems from the fact that it can bring significant financial benefits to attackers and as a consequence cause a significant damage to targeted banks, financial institutions and end users. ATM malware has evolved to include a number of different families and different actors behind them, ranging from criminal groups to actors affiliated with nation states. The damage caused by ATM malware to banks and individuals is rarely disclosed but it likely reaches millions of dollars a year.”]
Source: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/2019/05/10-years-of-virtual-dynamite.html