Hackers have created a virus that allows a few minutes to empty the ATM. It has already been used in Russia, Eastern Europe, and a few other countries.
Malicious program called Tyupkin, allows small change Snatch ATM security codes. Interpol data, Eastern Europe, taking advantage of this method have been robbed more than 50 ATMs, valued at millions of dollars in losses.
Kaspersky Lab security researcher Vicente Diaz says that hackers are constantly improving tactical. "In recent years we have seen a tremendous growth in ATM attacks using scan data (called. Skimming") and malware, - he said. - Now we can see the natural evolution of the threat - cybercriminals are targeting directly to the financial institution. "
Unlike viruses, which are designed to steal ATM users, data, Tyupkin "infect an ATM, but it is installed upon physical access to the device. The researchers do not specify the manner in which the criminals joins the ATM, but after they can easily manage and take their money held in special cassettes.
Hackers can check how many bills are in each cartridge and choose which of them wants to be emptied. In a single ATM 'spits' up to 40 bills.
"The ATM thieves working phone receives instructions from another gang member who knows the algorithm, and can create new codes for each session - says Kaspersky report. - In this way, they are assuring that handymen do not open it without their knowledge. "
Another security - malware is only set during the Sunday and Monday nights.
This virus is a warning to financial institutions so that they would better protect their infrastructure and ATMs.
