Security News & Media

Washington thieves target retail ATM in hook and chain attack

October 11, 2024

A group of thieves stole an ATM from a Mobile gas station in Bowie, Washington. They used a hook and chain to rip the machine out of the store. A door was…

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OptConnect inks acquisition of Capestone

October 9, 2024

OptConnect, a managed wireless services company for ATMs, kiosks and more, has acquired Capestone, a 4G and 5G IoT solutions provider in Europe. With this…

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Improving banking security

by Mark Aldred — Head of Sales, Auriga

Even though it is heavily spelt out by regulators and others, the digitalization of financial services comes with increased security risks, even as it improves…

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A Masterclass in ATM Security: Global Best Practices and Trends

In this webinar, security experts reflect on the current ATM attack landscape, its evolution and trends, and best practices in ATM security. Learn how to build…

Presented by Diebold Nixdorf

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Chicago FBI on lookout for suspects in ATM technician theft

October 4, 2024

The FBI are on the lookout for three suspects who robbed an ATM technician at a Bank of America branch in Chicago. The three suspects approached the technician…

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Minor charged for ATM skimming

October 2, 2024

Police have booked a 17-year-old on multiple charges due to installing ATM skimmers across central Illinois. In particular, the teen is charged with three…

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Maryland police on lookout for gas station ATM thieves

September 30, 2024

Police in Germantown, Maryland on the lookout for suspects who allegedly stole ATMs from two gas stations. In both incidents, the suspects crashed a vehicle…

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Maryland man robbed at 7-Eleven ATM

September 27, 2024

A man in Gaithersburg, Maryland was robbed while using an ATM inside a 7-Eleven. The victim was withdrawing cash in the afternoon when a suspect came in…

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FICO partners with Jersey Telecom to identify push payment scams

September 27, 2024

FICO recently partnered with Jersey Telecom to combat push payment scams, alongside multiple large U.K. banks. The companies utilized telephony, customers and…

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Sacramento authorities arrest brothers for allegedly stealing ATM

September 25, 2024

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office announced it arrested two brothers for allegedly stealing a Bank of America ATM from a branch in Gold River, California…

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Pennsylvania police on lookout for ATM card skimmer suspect

September 24, 2024

Police in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, are on the lookout for Mark Puskas, 39, who has been charged with installing skimmers on ATMs in the area, according to…

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Webinar to offer masterclass in ATM security

September 23, 2024

ATM security is more important now than ever as criminals continue to develop new lines of attack. A free webinar hosted by ATM Marketplace and sponsored by…

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Georgia police searching for ATM jackpotting suspects

September 20, 2024

Police in Duluth, Georgia are looking for criminals who used jackpotting techniques to steal thousands of dollars from two convenience store ATMs. The suspects…

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Customers receive fake money from Kentucky ATM

September 17, 2024

Customers of Independence Bank said they received fake $100 bills from an ATM in Providence, Kentucky. The bills were marked with "in props we trust" and "for…

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Thieves steal more than $90K from Missouri ATM technician

September 17, 2024

Police in O'Fallon, Missouri are investigating an incident where suspects stole $94,370 from an ATM technician. Three suspects attacked the repairman while he…

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Harris County, Texas deputies catch ATM thief

September 16, 2024

Constable deputies in Harris County, Texas were able to catch a thief in the middle of an attempted ATM theft at a Wells Fargo branch. Two suspects had hooked…

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2 men sentenced in Australia for ATM skimming operation

September 12, 2024

Two men from Romania have been sentenced to serve time in jail for installing skimmers on ATM devices in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, according to a report…

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Police investigating ATM theft in Chicago

September 11, 2024

Police are investigating an ATM theft at a Quik Mart gas station in Chicago. Five men used a pickup truck and chains to tear down a security gate and front…

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How banks can deliver financial education successfully

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Panelists at the Bank Customer Experience Summit discussed financial education in depth.

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Seattle police on lookout for ATM thieves near Seattle Pacific University

September 9, 2024

Police are on the lookout for two suspects who used a front load to attempt to steal an ATM from a credit union near Seattle Pacific University. The thieves…

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