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Hacker finds a way into ATM computers

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Understanding and Managing Cybercrime
by Jordan Robertson
A hacker has discovered a way to force ATMs to disgorge their cash by hijacking the computers inside them.
The attacks demonstrated Wednesday at a security conference were done at stand-alone ATMs. But they could potentially be used against the ATMs operated by mainstream banks, the hacker said.
Criminals use [...]

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U.S. businesses face skimming fraud increase

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City woman victim of skimming; Credit card number used for purchases at store in Florida.(City): An article from: Winnipeg Free Press
By Angela Moscaritolo – SCMagazineUS.com
U.S. banks are grappling with a recent increase in skimming attacks, which are being carried out by Eastern European gangs aiming to steal consumer bank account [...]

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Debit Card Fraud: Is Your Money at Risk?

by Amy Fontinelle @ investopedia.com
Debit card fraud occurs when a criminal gains access to your debit card number and, in some cases, PIN, to make unauthorized purchases and/or withdraw cash from your account. There are many different methods of obtaining your information, from unscrupulous employees to hackers gaining access to your data from a retailer’s [...]

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