Secret Service warns financial companies of ATM cyberattacks

WASHINGTON (AP) " The Secret Service is warning financial institutions about a type of cyberattack known as jackpotting.Secret Service officials say the crime involves installing malicious software or hardware at ATMs that force the machines to release large quantities of cash on demand.They say criminals have been able to find vulnerabilities in financial institutions that operate ATMs, typically stand-alone machines located in pharmacies, big-box retailers and drive-thrus. [...]


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