The ATM treats the malicious code as legitimate software, a fact the remote operator takes advantage of to push the command forward at their required time, and associates pick up the money.

Scammers have previously used pinhole cameras to spy on pin codes and card readers inside ATM machines to defraud people out of their money.

How to Not Get Scammed While Using the ATM There are good ATMs and there are bad ATMs. A security researcher reveals the tricks criminals use to siphon off your cash and the simple ways to avoid ...