ATM Technology and Security

The cluster centers on discussions about Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), including their outdated technology, security vulnerabilities like skimmers and physical access issues, fees, and comparisons to payment terminals or other systems.

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Sample Comments

finnh β€’ Jul 18, 2021 β€’ View on HN

Presumably the ATM has money in it, rather than iPhones.

seanhandley β€’ Aug 25, 2014 β€’ View on HN

Well, if it's good enough for your local ATM...

netsharc β€’ May 12, 2022 β€’ View on HN

With the ATM taking some of your money for its convenience...

there β€’ Oct 10, 2010 β€’ View on HN

this wasn't on ATMs, it was on the credit card payment machines at the registers.

dfxm12 β€’ Jan 28, 2025 β€’ View on HN

Only if we use it to access the ATM machine.

koolba β€’ Mar 3, 2017 β€’ View on HN

Hope you're not using an ATM to get your cash ...

nemasu β€’ Mar 26, 2014 β€’ View on HN

Looks like it needs physical access to ATMs USB port. Isn't the physical access most of the problem?

cicloid β€’ Apr 16, 2013 β€’ View on HN

Unless said ATM has been compromised :s

hyperman1 β€’ Jun 26, 2022 β€’ View on HN

Ask your ATM. It replaced a real bank employee.

wil421 β€’ Oct 24, 2019 β€’ View on HN

Fun fact, it’s the same way ATMs dispense money.