29-11-2012, 03:51 PM
ATM security
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ATM
An Automated Teller Machine (ATM) is a computerized telecommunications device that provides the customers of a financial institution with access to financial transactions in a public space without the need for a human clerk or bank teller.
teller - noun [C] - a person in a bank who receives and pays out money to customers
first electronic ATM was installed first in Enfield Town in North London, United Kingdom on 27 June 1967 by Barclays Bank (invented by John Shepherd-Barron and others)
In 2006 – over 1.500.000 ATMs worldwide
MAGNETIC CARD
Financial cards (credit/debit cards) , ID cards , subway tickets , drivers licenses
Invented by IBM
Master Card
16 digit (4-9-1) , expiration date , Card Verification Code , magnetic stripe , signature box …
PIN – Personal Identification Number - is a secret numeric password that is used to identify whether you are authorized user or not. (4 digits number )
THE PROBLEM
Today one of the most widespread forms of crime is related to financials cards and ATM-s.
There are many groups and individuals who try to steal money from ATMs and people’s bank accounts in numerous ways every day.
Here are some of the most often forms of attack and some of the solutions and contra measures.
LAST MINUTE ADVICES
Do not keep your PIN written on a piece of paper along with your card.
Do not use ATM if you spot any irregularities or abnormalities .
Do not be embarrassed to cover PIN pad with your hand or your body .
DO think that it can happen to you !