Thieves rob Canadian bitcoin ATM. Forget to take most of the money

by amyc@networldmediagroup.com, Amy Castor — Editor, Networld Media Group

November 21, 2019

Bitcoin kiosks can carry a lot of cash, which makes them as susceptible to robbery as any traditional ATM or bank vault. Clearly, that was what motivated two…

Study: Why companies choose to replace ATM, branch keys, cards with single-access solution

November 19, 2019

After surveying 30 banks, ATM deployers, CITs and service providers, TMD Security, said Monday that it had uncovered three business reasons for replacing ATM…

Cases of ATM skimming decline, explosive attacks increase in Europe

November 15, 2019

Although ATM card-skimming incidents in Europe are declining, explosive attacks there are increasing, the European Association for Secure Transactions reported…

Yorkshire ATM dispenses mysterious 'Twenty Poond' play money

by Amy Castor — Editor, Networld Media Group

November 13, 2019

An ATM in Yorkshire dispensed "Twenty Poond" notes that were obviously fake, according to a report in the Guardian Wednesday. 

Biometrics: The next step forward in ATM security

by Amy Castor — Editor, Networld Media Group

Biometrics have been touted as the next leap forward in ATM security. You don't need to memorize a PIN or even carry a card to access cash. So why haven't…

Nautilus Hyosung partners with Red Balloon to strengthen ATM security

November 11, 2019

Researchers at New York-based Red Balloon Security Inc. identified two vulnerabilities in retail cash machines manufactured by Nautilus Hyosung America.

ATM network Pulse deploys FICO's fraud management software

November 6, 2019

Houston-based ATM network Pulse today announced that it recently adopted FICO's Falcon fraud management software to deliver fraud-detection services to its…

ATM Marketplace: October Top 5

by Amy Castor — Editor, Networld Media Group

Time to catch up on some reading? Popular stories last month included two on security — always a hot topic — and two from the ATM Industry Association…

5 common ATM security gaps and how to fix them

These are five of the most common ATM security gaps that could impact your financial institution. Take a look and see if any apply to you.

Presented by ATMmarketplace.com

Kount launches service to catch criminal and 'friendly' cyber fraud

October 30, 2019

Kount, a Boise, Idaho-based cybersecurity firm, launched what it calls the industry's first comprehensive service that protects digital companies against both…

Lock America: Securing ATM Entry Points

Locks are the first line of defense against ATM attacks. This paper outlines the requirements for high security locks to protect ATMs from criminal access.

Presented by Lock America

Spain's CaixaBank reports success with facial recognition at ATMs

by Amy Castor — Editor, Networld Media Group

It's been six month since CaixiaBank rolled out facial recognition at a handful of ATMs in Barcelona. Alejandro De Oleza, the bank's digital director, spoke on…

Irish firm creates digger-proof 'pod' to avert ATM thieves

by Amy Castor — Editor, Networld Media Group

October 21, 2019

Ireland has seen a rash of ATM attacks that involve crooks making off with a digger from a construction site and using it to essentially scoop a nearby ATM out…

Can Linux improve ATM security?

Upgrading an ATM to the latest version of Windows is a costly proposition. Rick Anderson, delivery director at Linux distribution company Wind River, argues…

Striking a balance between customer experience and security

by Amy Castor — Editor, Networld Media Group

As banks strive to offer customers good online experiences, they often partner with a variety of fintechs. But how do they ensure that their apps are secure?

ATM malware, logical attacks see downward trend in Europe

October 10, 2019

ATM malware and logical attacks are on the decline in Europe, according to the latest report by the European Association for Secure Transactions, a non-profit…

CIT Operators Search for Solution to Increase Safety for Guards & Assets

New Technology provides the answer

TMD Security and Gunnebo release whitepaper on how to protect society from ATM explosive attacks

AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TMD Security announced today the release of a new whitepaper, ‘Protecting society from ATM explosive attacks', created with…

Hong Kong ATMs running out of cash, say locals

October 7, 2019

In Hong Kong, protests intensified over the weekend after Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam's use of emergency powers to ban face masks at public gatherings.

TMD Security launches mobile app for ATM top boxes, safes, doors

October 7, 2019

Netherlands-based TMD Security has launched One Touch Access Security, a mobile app for keyless access to all types of ATM top boxes, safes and doors…