Cash crash ahead? ‘Death’ of Windows XP could leave 95% of world’s ATMs vulnerable

[Venustus]

As many as 95% of ATM machines around the world could be vulnerable from April onwards, when Microsoft cuts off regular security patches for Windows XP on April 8. Most ATM machines in the U.S. and worldwide still run the ageing operating system – and some banks may continue ‘indefinitely’.

More here:
http://www.welivesecurity.com/2014/...-xp-could-leave-95-of-worlds-atms-vulnerable/

 

[viktik]

i don't think banks update the windows xp installed in atms.

 

[Venustus]

i don't think banks update the windows xp installed in atms.

I agree and it's scary!

 

[Gnosis]

I rarely use ATM's.

 

[Gnosis]

I agree and it's scary!

The Raider's jacket?

 

[Deleted member 178]

do you know that ATMs can be trapped with a simple ruler and adhesive bands?

 

[Gnosis]

How about some sap from an evergreen in the card slot!? On the buttons? Screen? Inject it with real bugs/critters so the receipt comes out ALIVE. ATM termites?