Posts Tagged ‘atm fraud’

Diebold Introduces New Skimming-Protection Solutions to Combat ATM Fraud

Hardware and outsourced monitoring solutions deliver advanced levels of ATM protection

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, June 1, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ –Advancing its 150-year legacy of leadership in the financial and self-service and security industries, Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) has introduced a comprehensive portfolio of skimming-protection solutions that help financial institutions mitigate card skimming, one of the largest threats against the automated teller machine (ATM) channel worldwide.

Designed to provide effective countermeasures against known skimming attack vectors, Diebold’s ATM Security Protection Suite consists of anti-skimming packages and an industry-leading outsourced monitoring service. The suite offers five levels of protection to proactively guard against increasingly sophisticated card-skimming attacks.

“As a trusted partner and leader in providing ATM security solutions, Diebold is committed to working with our financial-institution partners to help reduce financial losses and maintain confidence in the ATM channel as a whole,” said Chuck Somers, vice president, ATM security and systems, Diebold. “Diebold’s comprehensive portfolio of skimming protection solutions represent an advanced generation of technologies and the most innovative anti-skimming expertise in the industry.”
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Global ATM Maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) LinkedIn Group

Dear visitor,

you have found this website and you are here right now because you have a close link to the ATM industry.
I propose you to get into closer contact with other professional in the banking sector.

Come and join my group at Linkedin:

Global ATM Maintenance, repair and operations (MRO)
This group is for ATM pro’s in both, technical and sales+buyers position. If you are desperately looking for a hint or an ATM item – you are welcome. If you want to discuss the ATM market – join us.

You are welcome to join my second group too:

ATM Spare Parts Finder
a subgroup of Global ATM Maintenance, repair and operations (MRO)
You are looking for Automated Teller Machine spare parts? You want to offer some ATM spare parts? This is your group!

You will find a strong network of people that are in the same industry than you. You may join these groups for free, there are no costs.

Hoping to meeting you soon at LinkedIn!

Best regards,

Ulrich Rosenbaum

Business – Public warned over new ATM scam – INQUIRER.net

By Doris Dumlao
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 20:42:00 06/24/2009

Filed Under: Banking, Consumer Issues, Crime

MANILA, Philippines – The Bankers Association of the Philippines reminded the public to be more careful when using of automated teller machines (ATM), after the a new scam was uncovered.
The scam involves capturing the stored personal identification number (PIN), card number, and other relevant information by skimming the magnetic strip of the ATM card using a specialized scanner. The captured information is then copied to produce a duplicate ATM card, allowing the scammers to make withdrawals without the card holder’s knowledge.
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