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Remote ATM Attack Uses SMS To Dispense Cash

Posted by timothy on from the $$$-rofl-omg-$$$ dept.

judgecorp (778838) writes "A newly discovered malware attack uses a smartphone connected to the computer that manages an ATM, and then sends an SMS message to instruct it to dispense cash. The attack was reported by Symantec, and builds on a previous piece of malware called Backdoor.Ploutus. It is being used in actual attacks, and Symantec has demonstrated it with an ATM in its labs, though it is not revealing the brand of the vulnerable machines."

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  1. There's an app for that by gnick · · Score: 4, Funny

    I'd like to announce my new app for sale - Free after using the $200 rebate redeemable at a nearby ATM.

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    He's getting rather old, but he's a good mouse.
  2. Who said no one would pay for SMS by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    after whatsapp.