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Windows XP and USB ports making cash machine vulnerable to attack - SC Magazine

April 28, 2016

Windows XP and USB ports making cash machine vulnerable to attack - SC Magazine

SC Magazine, April 28, 2016
According to Kaspersky Lab, outdated software and poor hardware mean cash machines are easy targets for cybercriminals. The insecure XFS standard banks use to communicate with ATMs contributes to the vulnerability of the ATM to malware and other exploits. One of the most important things that can be done to secure ATMs is to make sure the software used on these units is up to date and patched as thoroughly as possible.

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Windows XP and USB ports making cash machine vulnerable to attack - SC Magazine

Windows XP and USB ports making cash machine vulnerable to attack - SC Magazine
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