NCR Corporation

NCR Corporation, also known as NCR or National Cash Register, is a technology company that provides point‑of‑sale (POS) systems, automated teller machine (ATM) hardware and software, self‑service kiosks, and related software and services. Its POS offerings include the Aloha platform, which is widely used in the hospitality industry to manage restaurant operations, orders, and payments. In addition to hospitality, NCR supplies ATM solutions to banks and financial institutions, enabling cash dispensing, deposits, and other self‑service transactions. The company also develops software for retail environments, such as inventory management and customer engagement tools. NCR’s services encompass installation, maintenance, monitoring, and managed services for its hardware and software products. These capabilities allow NCR to serve a diverse set of markets that include restaurants, hotels, retailers, and banks. The firm also offers cloud‑based platforms that enable remote management, analytics, and omnichannel commerce for its POS and ATM solutions. NCR integrates hardware, software, and services to support business operations and customer interactions.

Headquartered in the United States of America, NCR operates globally, delivering its solutions to customers in many countries. The company’s specialization in both POS and ATM technologies distinguishes it from competitors that focus on only one of these domains. This dual focus was highlighted in the 2019 incident where the FIN7 hacking group targeted NCR’s ATM manufacturing software, deploying the BOOSTWRITE loader to install Carbanak backdoor and RDFSNIFFER modules. More recently, in April 2023, NCR experienced a ransomware attack claimed by the BlackCat/ALPHV group that disrupted its Aloha POS platform, forcing some hospitality customers to revert to manual processes. While the company stated that the impact was limited to ancillary applications, the attackers asserted they had obtained customer credentials and threatened to publish them. These events underscore NCR’s role as a critical technology provider whose systems are attractive targets for sophisticated cyber threat actors. NCR traces its origins to the late 19th century as the National Cash Register Company, a pioneer in mechanical cash register manufacturing. Over more than a century, the firm has evolved from mechanical registers to modern digital self‑service and payment technologies, maintaining a continuous presence in the financial and retail technology sectors.