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TMD rolls out long-bezel skimmer defense for NCR SelfServ ATMs

July 6, 2016

TMD Security, a provider of anti-skimming solutions for ATMs and self-service terminals, has rolled out a new defense against long-bezel skimmers, which specifically target NCR SelfServ ATMs with motorized card readers.

According to a press release, TMD Security R&D foresaw this particular threat and responded with the Card Protection Kit 6001s version 2016.

This new solution features patented security features that defend against LB skimmers, the company said. It secures NCR SelfServ ATMs with active protection against other skimming techniques, as well, including second generation stereo skimming.

According to TMD Security Director Anthony Schaap:

There has been a growing number of Long Bezel skimming devices reported on NCR SelfServ ATMs in Europe. These new LB skimmers have an overlay bezel with a very long 'nose,' and standard anti-skimming solutions cannot protect the card data on the magnetic stripe from being copied. Also, because the inside of the LB skimming bezel is large and hollow, it is more difficult to detect.

Organized crime works at a global level and spreads fast, so we believe all NCR SelfServ ATMs should be protected from this new skimming technique. We are releasing our new anti-skimming solution, CPK 6001s v2016, as standard for all CPK orders for SelfServ ATMs as of July 1 and as an upgrade kit for users of CPK 6001 on NCR SelfServ ATMs.

To achieve a complementary, multilayered security strategy, TMD also recommends that deployers consider adding active protection with the company's patented card protection plate, which defends against ATM deep insert skimmers and shimmers, which are becoming an increased threat, Schaap said.