3D Printing Enabling More Skimming Attacks

By  |  March 24, 2014
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Developments in technology often push the boundaries of security. Three-dimensional printing, for example, reportedly for years has enabled card thieves to make card skimmers that fit over the card slots on ATMs, gas pumps and in-store point-of-sale devices.

Developments in technology often push the boundaries of security. Three-dimensional printing, for example, reportedly for years has enabled card thieves to make card skimmers that fit over the card slots on ATMs, gas pumps and in-store point-of-sale devices.

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    And now one group plans to mass-produce the devices, according to Tom’s Guide.

    “We have resources to mass produce ATM skimmers, also VeriFone Verix terminals models Vx510, 670, 810 Duet,” reads an ad on an underground “carder” website spotted by TrendMicro’s Security Intelligence blog, Tom’s Guide notes. The ad also offers 24-hour support.

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