What do you get for the person that has everything? Gift cards, while impersonal, do make gifting easy for those of us that are too busy or disinclined to search for that perfect gift. Hackers have gotten into the act of ‘carding’ but not like you think. What is Carding? Carding is when a stolen… Read More »
ATM Skimmers…State of the Art of the Hack
Ever since ATM machines first appeared back in 1969, thieves have been eagerly lining up to hack them and their users. Today’s ATMs include integrated video cameras, thick steel walls and silent alarms for security but some also contain the latest in state of the art of hacking technology adding up to more than… Read More »
Evolution of ATM Theft: Sledgehammers To Skimmers
Over 10 billion transactions are performed every year at ATMs and there are over 425,000 of these cash dispensing machines throughout the US for a total of 3,000,000 used globally. ATMs hold anywhere from $3,000 to upwards of $100,000 per machine so they naturally become a prime target for thieves. Physically breaking open an ATM is… Read More »
Paying Twice At The Pumps: Beware of Bluetooth Skimmers
Consumers looking to fill up at the pump often look for the gas station with the best prices. They are too busy to notice the possibility of nearby cybercriminals stealing their credit card information, but that’s exactly what is happening at some gas pumps. Through the magic of wireless technology, thieves can rest in their… Read More »
