SDC (serial distributed control) links can be leveraged for this type of connection on older ATM models.
USB and COM ports are used to connect all the electromechanical components to the system unit that performs the function of the host in this case. The off-the-shelf units are placed into an ATM’s case that typically includes two sections: the upper one, referred to as the customer service area and the bottom one, known as the vault. In other words, these entities resemble LEGO building kits to an extent, except that they are intended for adults. The manufacturers equip their machines with cash dispenser modules, card readers and other elements made by third parties. Last year, the Chief Executive Officer of ATMIA (the ATM Industry Association) Mike Lee said black box attacks were shaping up to be a major threat to the global cash machine ecosystem.Ī commonplace ATM consists of ready-made electromechanical parts put together within a single box.
This article is going to cover the essentials of this growing exploitation vector. ATM attacks involving the so-called “black boxes” equipped with a single-board computer are gearing up for a rise these days. Whereas physical methods used to dominate the thieves’ repertoire, their tactics have evolved toward more intricate techniques based on the use of electronic devices. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to comprehend why the numerous automated teller machines in the streets lure criminals.