IBM: ATMs will soon be able to read your mind

December 19, 2011

IBM has released its sixth-annual "IBM 5 in 5" list, a list of technology predictions that is fodder for both enthusiastic futurists and skeptics.

Report: Smart card shipments expected to grow 12 percent through 2014

December 12, 2011

Reportlinker.com today released a new market research report outlining the smart card forecast through 2014. According to the report, the global smart card…

Card security: The U.S. EMV migration

by Robert Siciliano — speaker, IDTheftSecurity.com

EMV, which stands for Europay, MasterCard and Visa, refers to the chip and PIN payment card technology commonly used in Europe and elsewhere around the world.

Fund set up for ATM operator who was shot in the face during robbery

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Jose Corniel was performing a routine fill when the incident happened.

ATMIA publishes 'The Ten Immutable Laws of ATM Security'

December 1, 2011

The ATM Industry Association today announced the publication of a security paper titled "The Ten Immutable Laws of ATM Security," modeled after Microsoft's…

Alarm It offers remote capability upgrade for MT3000

November 28, 2011

ATM and kiosk security solutions company Alarm It has announced that it has added remote capabilities to its MT3000 ATM/kiosk security system.

One very easy way to reduce fraud loss

by Kevin Christensen — Vice President, Audit, SHAZAM

Fraud prevention is a complex endeavor. There is a litany of methods a financial institution can implement to lower or even stop debit card fraud. However, for…

ATM security threats diversify

by Dominic Hirsch — manager, Retail Banking Research

The world's largest ATM security conference (ATM Security 2011) was held in London last month and it is clear that ATM security is still a major issue.

ATM skimming ring busted in NYC

November 21, 2011

A ring responsible for stealing credit card data at ATMs in New York City and using the data to make fraudulent transactions has been broken up by law…

CBA will upgrade ATM fleet with EMV-enabled machines from Wincor Nixdorf

November 20, 2011

Commonwealth Bank of Australia today announced it will upgrade its entire ATM fleet with EMV-enabled machines from Wincor Nixdorf.

Report: U.S. accounts for 47 percent of world's debit card fraud losses

November 20, 2011

The U.S. currently accounts for 47 percent of global credit and debit card fraud even though it generates only 27 percent of the total volume of purchases and…

Identity theft ring targeted banks

by Robert Siciliano — speaker, IDTheftSecurity.com

In what is considered "the largest identity theft takedown in U.S. history," 111 individuals were indicted for "stealing the personal credit information of…

Wincor Nixdorf working with German Federal Ministry on ATM security research project

November 15, 2011

According to Finextra.com, biometric technology provider Morpho is working with Wincor Nixdorf, the University of Paderborn and data security company Achelos…

Canadian smartphone owners expect to use mobile banking in next 24 months

Large percentage say they still prefer online or traditional banking methods.

EAST publishes third European fraud update for 2011

Cash trapping is on the rise and the U.S. remains at the top for skimming losses.

ICC Solutions and EMV Academy form strategic partnership

November 14, 2011

UK-based ICC Solutions LTD, a provider of contact and contactless test solutions to the global banking and payment industry, and EMV Academy today announced a…

BAI 2011: Triton's VersaSafe

Enhanced remote management is a key differentiator for this safe from Triton.

M&T Bank rolls out its own anti-skimming solution

November 6, 2011

According to BankInfoSecurity.com, M&T Bank Corp. has released its own anti-skimming solution dubbed the "Blocker."

Opinions on U.S. EMV implementation differ at ATM, Debit & Prepaid Forum

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

A risk management consultant urges adoption, while major bank and ATM players express resistance.

Diebold offers redesigned Opteva bezel for anti-skimming protection

November 2, 2011

Diebold Inc. today announced it has re-engineered its Opteva ATM hardware to support anti-skimming efforts with a new design for the bezel - the portion of the…