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…

Five strategies for ATM vault cash management

What to consider when it comes to maximizing the profitability of an ATM network.

South African Paycorp Holdings achieves PCI compliance

October 26, 2011

Paycorp Holdings, a Southern African payments company, has achieved PCI DSS compliance, according to a company press release. Paycorp Holdings and its three…

ATMmarketplace.com publishes ATM Compliance Handbook

October 26, 2011

ATMmarketplace.com has published the ATM Compliance Handbook 2012, a 29-page guide to a number of different legal and regulatory challenges facing the ATM…

Survey: Banks less confident in ability to detect cross-channel fraud

October 25, 2011

A new report on the current state of fraud detection and prevention at U.S. banks finds that while most banks have invested heavily in securing communications…

BofA, Citizens Bank Bulgarian ATM skimmers get jail time

October 23, 2011

A federal judge Friday sentenced two Bulgarian nationals for skimming ATMs run by Bank of America and Citizens Bank.

Vsoft to provide ATM RDC solutions to Security Service Federal Credit Union

October 23, 2011

VSoft Corporation, a global information and technology provider of process improvement solutions for financial institutions, Friday announced that San Antonio…

ATMIA publishes latest edition of international best practices for ATM operating software

October 18, 2011

The ATM Industry Association today announced the publication of the latest edition of its international best practices for ATM operating software. The…

Cloud-based ATMs are coming your way

by Robert Siciliano — speaker, IDTheftSecurity.com

Criminals often target cash machines, as well as various other automated kiosks that dispense DVDs, tickets or other merchandise. They have discovered numerous…

EAST releases ATM crime update, fraud attacks increase 69 percent

October 17, 2011

The European ATM Security Team today released its bi-annual report providing an overview of the European ATM crime situation. The report shows a 69 percent…

Preparing for EMV in the U.S.: A lesson from Canada

Although no deadline is set, the transition seems inevitable.

BAI: Diebold unveils consumer controlled card locking solution for ATM, POS

October 11, 2011

MobiTransact Card Lock, a new solution from Diebold Inc., allows consumers to lock and unlock their bank cards to permit or deny account use at ATMs and…