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ATMIA publishes ATM eavesdropping advisory

The trade group has received information indicating an increase in wire tapping-style attacks that obtain card data directly from the ATM's own card reader.

April 21, 2015

The ATM Industry Associationhas published an information alert outlining best practices for preventing ATM skimming fraud via eavesdropping, according to a press release from the trade group.

ATMIA issued the alert upon receiving information about an apparent increase in the use of eavesdropping or wire-tapping skimming attacks in which card data is obtained directly from the ATM's own card reader. 

The alert contains a description of eavesdropping methods and images of devices used by fraudsters to carry out the exploit.

The alert also outlines several best practice recommendations for preventing ATM eavesdropping.

"International surveys show that skimming remains the No. 1 type of ATM fraud, and this variation of skimming methodology needs to be vigorously countered by our industry," said ATMIA CEO Mike Lee.

Lee extended thanks to security consultant Douglas Russell for compiling the alert, as well as to the ATMIA Security Council and Claire Shufflebotham of TMD Security.

ATMIA members may view the full eavesdropping advisory online.

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ATM Industry Association (ATMIA)

The ATM Industry Association, founded in 1997, is a global non-profit trade association with over 10,500 members in 65 countries. The membership base covers the full range of this worldwide industry comprising over 2.2 million installed ATMs.

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