9 ways to lock out ATM hackers

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Putting your ATM network beyond criminals' reach is a multilayered proposition. That's where the 'onion model' of security best practice comes in.

Diebold, Eagle Eye Networks team up to offer cloud-based video services

February 12, 2015

The solution will stream and store live and recorded video, and generate notifications and real-time analytics, the companies say.

Rising use shows biometrics breaking down consumer resistance

February 11, 2015

Consumer and enterprise segments will soon catch up with governmental spending on biometrics to become the dominant portion of the market.

Mac exploits looking increasingly lucrative to cyberthieves

February 11, 2015

Long deemed less prone to intrusion, Apple's OSX today faces a cyberthreat risk similar to Microsoft Windows, Kaspersky Lab says.

Jumio adds biometric tech to mobile consumer verification product

February 3, 2015

The company's Face Match feature compares the customer's live face against a photo ID to produce a 'likelihood-of-match' score.

The 'onion model': Nine layers of security every ATM deployer needs

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

A Feb. 10 webinar will introduce a multilayered approach to ATM software security that ensures if one security measure fails, others will continue to shield…

PCI Security Standards Council: Beware of 'Ghost'

February 2, 2015

The warning follows a US Department of Homeland Security alert about a critical software vulnerability that poses a serious risk to computer systems.

Kaspersky Lab secure scanner app detects malicious QR codes

February 2, 2015

The mobile app scans a QR code and checks it against known malicious links. If the code is suspect, the app will send a warning notification to the user.

Russian bank fights rising payment fraud with real-time software solution

January 30, 2015

Wincor Nixdor worked with Tinkoff Bank to implement IRIS, which provides transaction histories for any number and type of payment channels.

Up in smoke: How secure ATMs can thwart creative criminals

by Richard Buckle — Founder and CEO, Pyalla Technologies, LLC

January 29, 2015

Blowing up an ATM might not be the very first idea that comes to mind for a criminal, but owners of ATM networks cannot rule out anything.

Heartland backs end-to-end encryption with new warranty

January 29, 2015

The warranty covers compliance fines, fees and any assessments by card brands, issuing banks and acquiring banks.

Fiserv mobile app puts card management in the hands of cardholders

January 23, 2015

CardValet lets cardholders monitor and control how, when and where their card is used — and set limits on spending.

Bottomline acquires cyberfraud solutions provider Intellinx

January 20, 2015

Intellinx solutions monitor, replay, and analyze user behavior across multiple channels, and instantly flag and stop suspicious activity, the company says.

USAA adds biometric recognition to mobile banking app

January 19, 2015

All stateside members will soon have the option to use their voice or face to quickly and securely access their account information, the FI says.

Nebraska lawmaker seeks changes to ATM licensing rules

January 19, 2015

Among other things, the bill provides that consumers will not be held liable for financial losses arising from ATM tampering or manipulation.

We're shocked — shocked! This ATM makes thieves pay

January 16, 2015

An ATM-maker in Chennai, India, has developed a line of ATMs that integrates some — let's say surprising — theft deterence features.

New Jersey bill would require 911 call line at ATMs

January 13, 2015

The proposed law would require all ATM sites to have a dedicated phone line that establishes an immediate voice connection to emergency services.

Obama proposes legislation on data breach notification

January 12, 2015

With today's introduction of proposed legislation, President Obama will expand on the BuySecure initiative he announced last October.

Crooks launch new, 'black box' ATM hack

January 9, 2015

A 'novel and complex' new physical attack involves a mobile phone and a circuit board plugged into the ATM's core.

Not dead yet: NY takes another run at 'panic PIN' legislation

January 9, 2015

A 2010 FTC report shot down emergency technology at ATMs as a 'non-trivial expense' of dubious worth, but the concept isn't dying easily.