29-01-2018 20:44 via finance.yahoo.com

Jackpotting ATMs: Hack Attacks Hit U.S. for First Time

The U.S. Secret Service is warning banks about the practice, which consists of fraudsters dressing up as ATM technicians and use a key that is capable of accessing any ATM.With the key, fraudsters can steal up to 40 bills in 23 seconds, hence the term of jackpotting ATMs.The process also requires installing a laptop computer and a cellphone into an ATM, allowing fraudsters to remotely gain access of the machine and force it to discharge money.
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