Prospective members lining up to join new ATM Security Association

October 27, 2014

After the organization's launch two weeks ago at ATMIA Security 2014, founding members Wincor and Diebold fielded 70 inquiries and applications for membership.

Staples investigating possible data breach

October 23, 2014

Has POS malware become an 'easy button' for payment card data theft and counterfeiting?

EAST announces venue for FCS 2015

October 21, 2014

The European ATM Security Team has selected a new venue in The Hague for its next Financial Crime and Security Forum.

Half of US POS terminals will be chip-enabled by end of 2015

October 21, 2014

Massive data breaches in the past year seem to have prodded retailers to take action to curb their potential exposure to losses from fraud.

MasterCard, Zwipe team up to roll out first-ever biometric contactless payment card

October 21, 2014

Biometric authentication replaces PIN entry, enabling cardholders to make contactless payments in any amount, unlike current NFC-enabled payment solutions.

Nearly 40 percent of US mobile banking users worry about identity theft

October 20, 2014

Not surprisingly, older users of mobile banking apps are more fearful than younger users about having their mobile banking data hacked.

Obama executive order calls for 'BuySecure' initiative

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

An executive order from the president directs the government to lead the way in securing financial transactions and sensitive data — and in pushing toward…

US gov't to introduce EMV for EBT cards

October 16, 2014

Following on high-profile data breaches originating at POS terminals, the Obama Administration is reportedly taking measures to ensure the security of…

Jackpotting makes its way to Western Europe's ATMs

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Though malware attacks constitute a minority of ATM crimes in Europe, the stealth, speed, criminal finesse — and cash — involved make them particularly…

Diebold aims for greater security, customer convenience with new 5500 ATM series

October 14, 2014

The company says its new ATM line supports financial institutions' need to drive efficiencies, manage risks and reduce costs.

European PCI community confab addresses future of payments security

October 13, 2014

The conference focused on providing a greater understanding of PCI standards, solutions and services and their application in today's business environment.

New York issues emergency rule on ATM safety compliance reporting

October 13, 2014

The emergency rule precedes planned amendments that will require semiannual reporting of security compliance at institutions' ATM facilities.

Can the ATM industry stop Tyupkin in its tracks?

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

ATM Marketplace checked in with security experts around the industry to learn how operators can protect themselves from the latest 'jackpotting' scheme…

New card from Oberthur changes up CVC... literally

October 9, 2014

Oberthur Technologies says that it has developed a solution to card-not-present fraud — a payment card that generates a dynamic card verification code.

New best practices guide tackles ATM software security threats

October 9, 2014

The new ATMIA manual advises deployers on security governance; software operational policies; threats to ATM networks; payments security and more.

Study reveals FIs' top priorities for the ATM channel

October 7, 2014

A new study by Cummins Allison finds that 58 percent of financial institutions are approaching expansion or replacement of their ATM fleet with two goals…

Intellinx earns ISO certification for secure operations

October 7, 2014

Certification provides independent verification that overall operations adhere to the highest level of security management, the company says.

Lock down communications data like a cybersecurity guru

October 6, 2014

Kaspersky Lab recently shared their methods for safeguarding information-sharing channels. How do your practices stack up?

New info emerges in JPMorgan Chase data breach

October 3, 2014

To crack the accountholder database, hackers cross-referenced a list of programs running on the FI's computers with a record of their known vulnerabilities.

Call centers a popular target for fraudsters

One expert says that if contact phone channels were monitored, this could predict criminal behavior two weeks prior to actual attacks.