An anonymous reader writes: The FBI and local police have made tens of arrests across the tri-state area this week as part of a crackdown against multiple criminal gangs who exploited a glitch in the software of Santander ATMs to cash-out more money than was stored on cards. According to reports in local media, the bulk of the arrests took place…
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Ransomware Hit ATM Giant Diebold Nixdorf
Brian Krebs reports that Diebold Nixdorf, a major provider of ATMs and payment technology to banks and retailers, recently suffered a ransomware attack that disrupted some operations. Thankfully, the intrusion only affected the company’s corporate network and not its ATMs or customer networks. From the report: Canton, Ohio-based Diebold is currently the largest ATM provider in the United States, with an…
North Korea Hacking Threatens US and Global Financial System: US Officials
U.S. government officials warned on Wednesday about the threat of North Korean hackers, calling particular attention to banking and other finance. From a report: The reason for the advisory — which was jointly issued by the U.S. Departments of State, Treasury, and Homeland Security, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation — was unclear. North Korean hackers have long been accused of…
UK Cash Usage Halves Within Days as Shops Close Due To Coronavirus
Cash usage in Britain has halved in the past few days, according to Link, which operates the UK’s biggest network of ATMs. From a report: The closure of shops, a shift to contactless payments, plus concerns that notes may harbour the virus has contributed to the dramatic decline. Link said the ATM system was operating at its normal standard and that…
Hidden Cam Above Bluetooth Pump Skimmer
Brian Krebs: Tiny hidden spy cameras are a common sight at ATMs that have been tampered with by crooks who specialize in retrofitting the machines with card skimmers. But until this past week I’d never heard of hidden cameras being used at gas pumps in tandem with Bluetooth-based card skimming devices. Apparently, I’m not alone. “I believe this is the first…