How Watchdog Protects Your ATMs from Modern Crime
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In our last article, we explored how ATM crime has shifted in 2024 and 2025—from brute-force attacks and jackpotting to jugging and fraud. For operators, one truth became clear: traditional locks and alarms are no longer enough. Criminals are faster, more resourceful, and more willing to combine physical and digital tactics.
That’s why operators need a security solution that doesn’t just react to crime—but actively works to stop it.
Meet Watchdog: Proactive, Not Reactive
Watchdog is Clear Choice’s advanced monitoring and security platform for ATMs. Instead of waiting for a problem to happen, Watchdog continuously scans for anomalies across your network, terminals, and communications. When something doesn’t look right, you’re alerted immediately—and automated safeguards step in before criminals succeed.
Most importantly, Watchdog is built on the same operationally secure platform you’ve always trusted to protect sensitive card numbers. That proven foundation is reinforced with hardened firewalls and penetration testing validated against real-world hacker methods—ensuring your portfolio is safeguarded at every layer.
What Watchdog Delivers
- 24/7 Terminal Monitoring — Every ATM in your portfolio is under constant watch, with real-time visibility into status, health, and activity.
- Fraud & Threat Detection — From jackpotting attempts to unauthorized network access, Watchdog spots the signs of crime early and flags them for action.
- Layered Security Built In — Multifactor authentication, hardened firewalls, and constant testing mean your defenses are never static.
- Faster Incident Response — Automated ticketing ensures issues are resolved quickly—often before your customers even notice something was wrong.
- Reduced Downtime — By preventing attacks and resolving technical failures faster, Watchdog keeps your ATMs online, available, and profitable.
Why This Matters for Your Business
ATM crime isn’t just about stolen cash—it’s about lost trust, downtime, and repair costs that can devastate your bottom line. With Watchdog, you get more than alerts. You gain confidence that your ATMs are safeguarded against today’s most serious threats—backed by the same secure processing environment you already rely on, now hardened and tested against the toughest criminal tactics.
Stay Ahead with Clear Choice
The ATM threat landscape is only getting more complex. But with the right partner, you don’t have to face it alone. At Clear Choice Payment Solutions, we built Watchdog to give operators the tools they need to stay safe, stay online, and stay profitable.
Ready to protect your portfolio? Contact Clear Choice today to learn how Watchdog can keep your ATMs secure.