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The Biggest Threat to ATM Security Isn't Card Skimming but MisconfigurationFor believers of the old adage love of money ...
27/08/2020

The Biggest Threat to ATM Security Isn't Card Skimming but Misconfiguration

For believers of the old adage love of money is the root of all evil, it comes as no surprise that most data breaches are carried out for financial gain. Verizon's 2016 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) reveals that the 75 percent of cyber attacks appear to have been financially motivated; suffice to say, it's not surprising that ATMs are constantly in the crosshairs of cyber attackers.

When it comes to ATM exploits, however, credit card skimming understandably gets all the media attention: it accounts for more than 80 percent of ATM fraud, and—in line with the public's fascination with devices—card skimming fits the consumer archetype for card-related crimes. Typically, a perpetrator attaches a bogus card reader on top of an existing reader, sometimes coupled with a hidden pinhole camera or false numeric keypad for capturing customer keystrokes.

Source: cbiaonline.org.Card skimmers capture both card data and PIN keystrokes. Source: cbiaonline.org.

Certainly, if your financial data is stolen, it might as well be at the hands of a skilled cyber criminal equipped with secret agent-style gear. The last thing you'd want to hear is that it all came down to a simple misconfiguration.

Unfortunately, ATM misconfigurations are prevalent across the globe. This isn't surprising, given the underlying technologies that drive the majority of today's ATM kiosks. Most are still running Windows 7 and XP under the hood, and—as this German bank discovered—are highly flawed and exploitable. Microsoft ended support for Windows XP back in 2014, which means the antiquated OS hasn't been patched for over two years. This invariably means that all ATM machines running Windows XP are vulnerable 0-day exploits as well as existing critical vulnerabilities such as MS08-067, a flaw that allows remote code ex*****on.

A few days ago, Taiwanese computer manufacturer Acer disclosed that "a flaw" in their online store allowed hackers to retrieve almost 35,000 credit card numbers, including security codes, and other personal information. How secure are these digital outlet stores, and what are the chances that if you use them you'll end up like Acer's customers?

Future Card Threats Hinge on Misconfigurations
With EMV technology embedded in new credit cards and ATM readers, magstripe card-based skimming and data theft may become a thing of the past. MasterCard is giving ATM owners until October 1st of this year to adopt EMV chip technology or risk being liable for fraud if resulting compromises ensue. Visa also plans on enforcing similar rules in October of this year. As of now, only 20 percent of U.S. ATMs have been updated or replaced with EMV-capable technology.

Unfortunately, this opens up another dimension of possibilities for financial data theft. Bank of America, Chase, and Wells Fargo have announced plans to update their ATMs to dispense cash with a smartphone and banking app, no ATM card required. Chase in particular has publicly laid out its plans for integrating mobile devices into its new model for ATM security—its first generation of updated machines will authenticate customers with a code displayed in their Chase mobile app, with future versions utilizing NFC and services like Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.

If this isn't setting off alarm bells, consider that by 2017 75% of mobile security breaches will be caused by mobile application misconfigurations. According to Dionisio Zumerle, principal research analyst at Gartner:

"Mobile security breaches are — and will continue to be — the result of misconfiguration and misuse on an app level, rather than the outcome of deeply technical attacks on mobile devices... a classic example of misconfiguration is the misuse of personal cloud services through apps residing on smartphones and tablets. When used to convey enterprise data, these apps lead to data leaks that the organization remains unaware of for the majority of devices."

So while updating ATM machines with EMV technology may curb credit card skimming, mobile device integrations on the horizon dramatically broaden the attack surface of ATMs, especially considering the prevalence of mobile security breaches and application misconfigurations. Misconfiguration is the biggest culprit behind security compromises and downtime; this goes for all computing devices—desktops, servers, routers, network appliances, and ATM machines, Windows-based or otherwise. UpGuard's resilience platform keeps your infrastructure's IT assets free from misconfigurations by scanning your whole environment for vulnerabilities, shining the light on infrastructure security flaws before they're exploited by cyber attackers.

ATM Safety & Security TipsThe primary focus of the ATM Crime Prevention Program is user safety. Because of the variety ...
26/08/2020

ATM Safety & Security Tips

The primary focus of the ATM Crime Prevention Program is user safety. Because of the variety of ATMs, the unique characteristics of each installation and crime considerations at each location, no single formula can guarantee the security of ATM customers. Therefore, it is necessary for ATM customers to consider the environment around each ATM and various procedures for remaining safe when using an ATM.
Criminals select their victims and targets, focusing on the unaware or unprepared. Criminals are also drawn to environmental conditions that enhance the opportunity to successfully complete their crime. The attitude and demeanor you convey can have a tremendous effect on potential assailants. There are a number of things you can do to increase your personal security and reduce your risk of becoming an ATM crime victim.

The following crime prevention tips can help make the use of ATM’s safer for everyone.



Walk purposefully with confidence. Give the appearance that you are totally aware of your surroundings.
Be aware of your total environment and what is going on around you. Criminals tend to avoid people who have this type of demeanor.
Perform mental exercises and think out what you would do in different crime or personal security situations.
Follow your instincts. If you feel you are in danger, respond immediately. Remember that your personal safety is the first priority.




ATM Selection Considerations

The law sets minimum standards for ATM lighting, procedures for evaluating the safety of ATM's and requires notices to ATM users outlining basic safety precautions for using ATM's. Although ATM environmental design issues are covered in the law, there are other considerations that an ATM customer needs to consider prior to selecting and using an ATM. For example:

Do not select an ATM at the corner of a building. Corners create a blind area in close proximity to the customer's transaction. Select an ATM located near the center of a building. An ATM further from the corner reduces the element of surprise by an assailant and increases effective reaction time by the user.

Identify an ATM with maximum natural surveillance and visibility from the surrounding area. This will create a perceived notion of detection by a criminal and increases the potential for witnesses.

Select an ATM at a location void of barriers blocking the line of sight of the ATM. This includes shrubbery, landscaping, signs, decorative partitions or dividers. Barriers provide hiding areas for would-be assailants.

Select an ATM that is in a well-lighted location.

Whenever possible, select an ATM that is monitored or patrolled by a security officer.

Select an ATM with a wide-angle transaction camera and/or a continuous transaction surveillance camera. Consult the bank or location management for this information.

Solicit prior criminal activity statistics from law enforcement for the ATM site and surrounding neighborhood.

Avoid ATM locations with large perimeter parking lots and numerous ingress and egress points.

Considerations Prior to and During Transactions

Always watch for suspicious persons or activity around an ATM. Be aware of anyone sitting in a parked car in close proximity or at a distance from the ATM location.
If you notice anything strange, leave and return some other time. Even if you have already started a transaction, cancel it and leave.
Maintain a small supply of deposit envelopes at home, in your car or office. Prepare all transaction paperwork prior to your arrival at the ATM site. This will minimize the amount of time spent at the ATM.
Maintain an awareness of your surroundings throughout the entire transaction. Do not become so involved with your transaction that you are not aware of changing conditions in the area.
Do not wear expensive jewelry or take other valuables to the ATM. This is an added incentive to an assailant.
If you get cash, put it away immediately. Do not stand at the ATM and count it.
Never accept offers of assistance with the ATM from strangers; ask the bank for help.
Never lend your ATM card to anyone; treat it as if it were cash or a credit card.
If you use a drive-up ATM, ascertain your vehicle doors and windows are locked.
During evening hours, consider taking a companion along, park close to the ATM in a well-lighted area and lock your car. If the lights around the ATM are not working properly, do not use it.
When leaving an ATM location, make sure you are not being followed. If you are being followed, drive immediately to a police, sheriff, fire station, crowded area, well-lighted location or open business. Flash your lights and sound your horn to bring attention to your situation.
If you are involved in a confrontation and the attacker is armed with a weapon and demands your money or valuables, GIVE IT TO THE SUSPECT. Do not resist, property may be recovered later or replaced.

ATM Security and Fraud Prevention: How to Secure Your ATMThere was a time when ATM machines were targeted by criminals o...
26/08/2020

ATM Security and Fraud Prevention: How to Secure Your ATM

There was a time when ATM machines were targeted by criminals only for the cash inside. However, modern ATMs house something else that’s just as valuable as the cash: consumer data.

An ATM doesn’t store any customer information. But, it does collect it and transmit consumer data. This presents a challenge for ATM owners, because they now must secure their machines against multiple types of attacks.

The good news is that ATM machine manufacturers have developed technology to protect against modern ATM attacks and fraud. And, it’s relatively simple to secure your ATM machines, if you know what to do.

Solid ATM security protects you, your ATM customers, and the banks.
Obviously, protecting your equipment and cash is a big deal. But, a secure ATM machine also protects your customer credit or debit card information. And, it helps shield the bank against fraudulent charges and reputation damage, since many consumers will blame their bank for security breaches, rather than the independent ATM owner.

There are a lot of benefits to properly securing your ATMs. So, here’s what you need to know to keep your ATMs safe.

ATM attacks
ATM attacks are separated into two broad categories: physical attacks and logical attacks.

Physical attacks are a simple attempt to smash the ATM machine and break open the cash vault. The term “simple” is accurate here, since most criminals try something like ramming a truck into the ATM or the wall that the ATM machine sits against inside a building.

Logical attacks are more sophisticated and rely on electronic devices to breach the software or hardware of the machine. Logical attacks extract cash by taking control of the machine or causing it to malfunction.

Even though they extract money differently, most logical attacks still require some physical breach of the case to gain access to the circuitry. So, defending against logical attacks is still mostly a matter of physically securing your machine.

Let’s talk about how you do that.

ATM security: How to protect your ATM machines
The best way to keep your ATM machines safe is to use a layered approach. If one security measure fails, a second security measure should be there to back it up.

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