ATM CARD SKIMMING
In this type of attack, the attacker targets ATM machines and places skimming devices which are used to steal data from ATM / Debit / Credit cards.
Modus operandi of ATM Card Skimming:
- Attacker places skimming device over the port where ATM / Debit / Credit cards are inserted.
- When a individual unknowingly inserts his/her card in this targeted device to withdraw money, the PIN of card gets revealed to the attacker.
- Attacker then attempts to place a dummy card in the device and withdraw money using the same PIN leading to deduction of money from the victim’s account.
- Since there are multiple complexities involved in setting-up such skimming devices, the attackers also attempt to stand close to the customer withdrawing money and tries to see the PIN entered by the customer.
- If the customer did not hide his/her hand while entering the PIN or did not notice shoulder-surfing, the PIN is revealed to the attacker.
- Attacker then attempts to place a dummy card in the device and withdraw money using the same PIN leading to deduction of money from the victim’s account.
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