Wincor Nixdorf's new device is designed to stop ATM skimming in its tracks

Once the module, Anti-Skimming II, detects a skimming device, it sends a silent alarm to the ATM owner. The bank or the independent sales organization immediately can shut down the machine, said David Hadesty, Wincor Nixdorf Inc.'s vice president of strategic alliances and product management.

Anti-Skimming II recognizes a wide variety of skimmers placed on the outside of the machine, and it detects skimmers inserted inside the card reader, Hadesty said. Companies can order ATMs with Anti-Skimming II or technicians can retrofit the part to existing machines. 

 

Paderborn, Germany-based Wincor Nixdorf is rolling out Anti-Skimming II as a replacement for Anti-Skimming I, he added. Anti-Skimming II and Anti-Skimming I are part of the ProTect portfolio, which offers retail banks solutions to protect their external delivery channels.

 

Wincor Nixdorf next year is introducing the CINEO line of ATMs, which will include Optical Security Guard. Optical Security Guard detects keypad overlays, skimming devices, hidden or disguised cameras, placed on ATMs by criminals.