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Hackers Favoring Shimmers Over Skimmers for ATM Attacks
2019-06-25 18:01

Cybercriminals are increasingly using shimmers instead of skimmers in attacks targeting automated teller machines, Flashpoint reports.  read more

ATM skimming crook behind bars after draining bank accounts for 2 years
2019-06-05 11:00

A multi-state ATM card-skimming spree netted his gang over $800k from 531 people's bank accounts.

How to protect your network just like a bank ATM
2019-05-30 17:41

A report out from Talos on the state of ATM malware contains lots of tips on protecting these machines from malware, and they're just as applicable to other industries.

Alleged Chief of Romanian ATM Skimming Gang Arrested in Mexico
2019-04-04 22:44

An alleged top boss of a Romanian crime syndicate that U.S. authorities say is responsible for deploying card-skimming devices at Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) throughout North America was...

WinPot ATM Malware Resembles a Slot Machine
2019-02-20 20:54

A piece of malware targeting automated teller machines (ATMs) has an interface that looks like a slot machine, Kaspersky Lab reports.  Dubbed WinPot, the malware was initially detected in March...

Online ATM-style Scam Puts Shoppers at Risk: Symantec
2019-02-20 18:29

Online shoppers are at a growing risk from a scam which allows hackers to skim their payment details, cyber security firm Symantec warned on Wednesday. read more

ATM Jackpotting Malware Hones Its Heist Tools
2019-02-19 17:23

The WinPot malware takes its cues from slot machines.

The Latest Threats to ATM Security
2019-01-04 15:14

Attacks against automated teller machines (ATMs) are nothing new, for obvious reasons. They are a perfect target for both conventional thieves and hackers, standing at the intersection of physical...

ATM attackers strike again: Are you at risk?
2018-11-27 03:30

The United States National ATM Council recently released information about a series of ATM attacks using rogue network devices. The criminals opened the upper half of the ATM and installed the...

Many ATMs Can be Hacked in Minutes: Report
2018-11-16 15:05

Many automated teller machines (ATMs) lack adequate security mechanisms and can be compromised in minutes using various methods, according to a new report from vulnerability assessment firm...