GreenDispenser Malware Makes ATMs Vomit Cash

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The malware can self-deactivate using a timer

A new ATM malware family is infecting ATMs in Mexico (for the moment), allowing attackers to enter two special PIN codes in the ATM and empty its cash reserve.
The ATM malware was first spotted and analyzed by security researchers from Proofpoint, who found it had similarities with the Padpin ATM malware detected by Kaspersky in October 2014, mainly in Russia and Eastern Europe.
This new malware, named GreenDispenser, is slightly different, coming with two features that make it very hard to detect, and allow it to disable itself after a certain period of time.

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