Posted on 08/15/2018 6:09:00 AM PDT by 11th_VA
The FBI just warned banks that their customers’ accounts could be targeted by a worldwide ATM hacking scheme.
The attack, known as an “ATM cash-out” or “unlimited operation,” is expected in the coming days, and will likely take place on a weekend or after banks have closed, according to information obtained by the FBI. Hackers will steal data by gaining access to bank systems or payment card processors. They’ll then alter bank data relating to fraud controls, maximum withdrawal limits, and even the amount of money in each account. Then, using the stolen information, they could withdraw large sums of cash from ATMs worldwide in the space of only a few hours.
The warning was issued only to banks, not the general public, but was publicized by Brian Krebs on his cybersecurity blog, Krebs on Security.
This kind of attack usually targets data acquired from small- and medium-sized banks because they tend to have less security than large institutions. That was the case in a series of attacks on Virginia’s National Bank of Blacksburg over an eight month period between 2016 and 2017. Hackers stole $2.4 million from ATMs around the country in two separate attacks on the same bank. Despite bulked-up security, the hackers managed to access the bank’s network twice through phishing emails.
The expected attack follows a spate of “jackpotting” attacks in the U.S. earlier this year, in which hackers programmed machines to spit out cash at specified times.
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Are they doing it? That would make sense, otherwise it is a very odd pronouncement.
No, FBI black hats, we are not going to make a run on the banks to ruin the economy that Mr. Trump has just healed.
From: Yahoo News
Right...
The Clintono’s getting a little low in cash?
Didn’t Democrat Lyndon LaRouche finance his campaign this way at least once?
We’re 20 trillion in debt.....the heist has already happened.
I thought that the DNC was run like organized crime?
1986
U.S. CHARGES AIDES TO LaROUCHE WITH CREDIT-CARD FRAUD SCHEME
By PHILIP SHENON and SPECIAL TO THE NEW YORK TIMES
...The indictment, returned in Federal District Court in Boston, charged the 10 individuals, two corporations and three campaign committees tied to Mr. LaRouche with involvement in a scheme that raised more than $1 million through fraudulent credit-card billings. Prosecutors said the account numbers were obtained when people bought subcriptions to publications controlled by Mr. LaRouche or offered contributions to his political organizations...
...According to the indictment, followers of Mr. LaRouche defrauded more than 1,000 people by making unauthorized charges to their credit cards.
Justice Department officials said that today’s developments would seriously harm, possibly cripple, Mr. LaRouche’s fund-raising efforts, which often involve one-on-one appeals at the nation’s airports...
...Mr. LaRouche, who has lived most recently in a secluded 172-acre complex in Leesburg, did not issue a separate statement today...
This is just stupid. It would take dozens of people to really make this a heist. I think the word would get out somehow and the info would be more than vague.
I don’t believe anything from the FBI. Totally compromised.
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So what is the Deep State planning to do to the financial system?
Putin’s fault.
Since I keep my account balance as close to zero as possible at all times, I’m not too worried. I’ve learned to live by credit cards and back them up with “investment” dollars, rather than bank account dollars. If the cards get compromised, I’m out nothing.
But if this story is real, it would possibly start the total collapse of western civilization. So my plan would be kind of moot.
Well, it’s not the Sun, or MSNBC, so there is SOME credibility. ;)
Just the FBI setting up cash payouts for all the Fusion GPS damage.
Bingo! Inside the swamp job.
Somebody trying to cause a run on banks?
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