Reply to post: Re: "32-bit Windows-powered ATM"

Revealed: Malware that forces weak ATMs to spit out 'ALL THE CASH'

Charles 9

Re: "32-bit Windows-powered ATM"

"I think I'd rather have no network connection and out of date AV signatures. One less way in for thieves."

Unfortunately, ATMs REQUIRE some form of callback access; otherwise, they can't link back to the banks to verify transactions. That's why ALL ATM's require at least a telephone line.

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