ATM criminals increasingly use thin insert skimmers

Picture courtesy of EAST

The European ATM Security Team (EAST) has been reporting the usage of insert skimmers at European ATMs for some time now.  In a Fraud update published last month they stated that a new form of mini-skimmer was reported by one country, specially adapted to fit the card reader of one ATM type.  This mini-skimmer, which can be seen in the image to the right,  was used in conjunction with a new style of video camera for PIN compromise.

Card skimming at European ATMs hits a six year low - but explosive attacks are rising

The European ATM Security Team (EAST) has reported another fall in ATM related card skimming incidents, while card trapping incidents and ATM explosive attacks continue to rise.  A summary of the statistics can be seen in the image below.

Europe creates a Cybercrime Centre (EC3)

This month the European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) opened in the Hague at Europol.  EC3 will be the focal point in the EU’s fight against cybercrime, contributing to faster reactions in the event of online crimes. It will support Member States and the European Union’s institutions in building operational and analytical capacity for investigations and cooperation with international partners.

International ATM Security Training

Sharing ATM crime and fraud patterns across borders is key to helping prevent such crime.  Alerted to a particular issue, those countries that may not have yet experienced it can better prepare for its possible arrival.  One example of this was the way that the recent up-tick of cash trapping in Europe was tracked by the National Members of the European ATM Security Team (EAST).