How hackers hack ATMs remotely

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Japanese cybersecurity firm Trend Micro has published a white paper detailing how hackers can remotely control ATMS.

According to Trend Micro, cybercriminals target banking staff with phishing emails. If a worker accesses the email, this allows the hacker to steal their identity. The hacker then uses the stolen digital credentials to enter the banking network where they begin to comb it for data on their target.

This is known as lateral movement. The hack is commonly seen in places where banks' main networks and ATM networks are not separated. Once that data is acquired, the hacker gains access to ATMs. They then order machines to dispense so-called "jackpot" amounts of cash to standby mules, waiting to collect.

RUNDOWN SHOWS:
1. Depiction of hacker hacking to bank worker's computer via phishing email
2. Depiction of hacker accessing banking network with stolen credentials
3. Depiction of hacker ordering ATM to dispense cash and mule collecting it

VOICEOVER (in English):

"First, cybercriminals target banking staff with phishing emails. If a worker accesses the email, this allows the hacker to steal their identity."

"The hacker then uses the stolen digital credentials to enter the banking network where they begin to comb it for data on their target."

"This is known as lateral movement. The hack is commonly seen in places where banks' main networks and ATM networks are not separated."

"Once said data is acquired, the hacker gains access to ATMs."

"They then order machines to dispense so-called "jackpot" amounts of cash to standby mules, waiting to collect."

SOURCES: Trend Micro

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