ATM Hacking - Be a Smart Netizen and Beware

Have you ever heard about ATM frauds taking place? Do you want to know more about ATM hacking? This article will definitely help you in knowing a lot about ATM hacking. We come across many cases related to ATM frauds daily. Day by day, as technology is evolving to help people, it is also being used for wrong purposes as well. Hence, it is very important for us that we know about hacking and be more cautious about it. Let’s have a look at some key points related to hacking. 

1. ATM Malware Cards

 This is one of the most popular and common methods that ATM hackers use to exploit vulnerabilities. There are certain sites on the internet that deliver malware kits to the consumers which include the PIN descriptor, and Trigger card. Once the malware is installed into the ATM card, information related to the debit card can be captured from the machine. Trigger cards can be used by hackers to dispense cash from the ATMs. This method is supported by the machines which are running on Windows XP. This is in fact one of the most popular dark methods which is unfair to apply and step by step instructions are available to apply this method easily. 

2. USB ATM Malware

 This is again a prevalent method for the machines using Windows XP. In this method, hackers dispense all the cash from the ATM machine by using the Malware-hosted USB drive to infect the machine. Thieves infect ATMs by installing malware onto the machine. The ATM machine has a USB port at the back of the machine where the criminals insert malware. The attacks are usually mounted on standalone ATMs located outside on less populated and less traveled places which are likely to be secured to covered with video cameras. 

3. ATM Hacking Appliances

There are many ATM skimmer shops that offer ATM hacking appliances like EMV Skimmer, GSM receiver, ATM Skimmer, POS, Gas Pump, Deep insert, etc. The following devices have a large number of applications. There is a special category of Deep insert devices that are attached to the ATM machines to extract financial sensitive information. Certain packages are available in the market which does not require an individual to physically visit the ATM and install malware. All of the work is done virtually. The antenna allows hackers to carry out their operations remotely. These appliances are easily available on the dark web and other websites. 

4. Prepaid Cards

We are all aware of the concept of prepaid cards. It means a card that has balance stored in it. One might have used this facility in-game zones or food zones as well. So, shopping sites on the dark web offer both Bank Fullz and physical bank cards on their platform. Fullz cards can be easily used for online transactions. Prepaid cards can be used at ATMs. These prepaid cards issued by any informal firm can take your money from your account. Since these cards are issued by private entities, they keep an eye on all the transactions the cardholder does. Hence, one should not rely on these firms which issue their own prepaid cards. 

5. Ploutus-D

There are a number of malware available in the market which are specially designed for ATM hacking. One of the malware that has been recently used in recent ATM attacks is Ploutus-D. The malware comprises important components of a well-known multivendor ATM software and gains control of hardware devices like the cash dispenser, card reader, and pin pad. This means that any hacker can dispense all the cash in the machine in a matter of seconds. The source code of Ploutus-D along with detailed instructions are now being sold on various marketplaces on the dark web. 

6. Case Studies and Tutorials

Daily, a large number of people fall prey to ATM hacking. One can read about their stories and cases on the internet and be safe. There are a number of tutorials and real-world case studies available on a number of forums. There is a detailed tutorial on an underground hacking forum discussing how bank accounts can be compromised using botnets. Many tutorials that contain detailed instructions on how to hack ATMs also come up for sale on different Dark Web Shops, usually prices at $100. So, one should go through the free case studies in order to be more- safe from now onwards. 

I am sure after reading all the above points you will be more cautious when you visit ATM or use ATM cards for any other purpose. To read more about it, follow ATM Hacking. It is not an easy task to earn. So, maintaining and taking care of the money owned and stored should be done by an individual. One should indulge in transactions at least once a month so that continuity can be made. It is also necessary that once should get his/her account’s mini statement every month to keep an eye on the transactions. So, whenever you visit the ATM next time, be cautious and attentive. 

Written By - Vaibhav Sharma

Edited By - Kashish Chadha