Posted Jul 11, 2006 at 12:21AM by Rica M.
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Believe it or not, there really are ATMs (Automated Teller Machines) that run on Windows XP. It's just my opinion - and you can correct me or share your piece of mind on this one - but I don't think it's advisable to have an ATM run on Windows XP. Here's an undeniable fact: the Windows OS is prone to all sorts of virus, and we can't - and don't want - to have the ATMS we use to run on WinXP. |
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by Pyro (Unregistered) - 2006-07-11 |
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» Australia---->> Commonwealth Bank ATMS
I have seen these atms running WinXP and i have actually seen one bluescreen before... lol thats quite scary and sad
I have seen these atms running WinXP and i have actually seen one bluescreen before... lol thats quite scary and sad
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by Timmy A (Unregistered) - 2006-07-11 |
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Damn, that's scarey. Thank God I'm with Westpac
Damn, that's scarey. Thank God I'm with Westpac
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by Neil Honky (Unregistered) - 2006-07-11 |
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» poo
i trust banks. if it was a problem they wouldnt be using them.
the problem is with credit card copying and things like that.
i also think the train networks time table system is run on windows 95 (in the uk) now that is a problem lol.
i trust banks. if it was a problem they wouldnt be using them.
the problem is with credit card copying and things like that.
i also think the train networks time table system is run on windows 95 (in the uk) now that is a problem lol.
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by andy (Unregistered) - 2006-07-11 |
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» aagghh
oh my god, im going back to using a tin box under my bed, much more secure
oh my god, im going back to using a tin box under my bed, much more secure
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by 85678547563 (Unregistered) - 2006-07-11 |
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» what a horrible idea
win xp has so many glitches
win xp has so many glitches
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by greg (Unregistered) - 2006-07-11 |
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» good thing
Good Thing it isnt connected to the internet!
Good Thing it isnt connected to the internet!
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by Deadlock32 (Unregistered) - 2006-07-11 |
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» What... has QJ just gone fanboy. Your posters need more research
You cant be serious? first off ATMs you a completely different data network that this internet we are using now.
Windows based system that arent PCs will generally have just as much problems as any systems, and every system does have its shining examples.
This isnt even news.
You cant be serious? first off ATMs you a completely different data network that this internet we are using now.
Windows based system that arent PCs will generally have just as much problems as any systems, and every system does have its shining examples.
This isnt even news.
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by Timmy A (Unregistered) - 2006-07-11 |
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» To #7: Deadlock32
While you are correct that these systems aren't connected to the net, the thing is these systems are linked through proximity, ie, connected to computers that are connected into the net.
I don't know if you've seen the research that one security company did into a bank's security (I've forgotten which one). This company laid a bunch of keydrives outside the premises of these banks for the bank workers to stroll past on their way to work. Around 9 out of 10 of these drives were then picked up and connected to internal bank computers (due to the curious nature of the workers), which then sent an email off to the security company stating that the banks security had been breached.
A willing hacker could use a similar exploit to gain access to the banks internal networks. With Windows installed on the ATMs (which are connected to the same network as they must access the same systems as the bank's terminals), it would be as easy as pie for said hacker to make the ATM spit out wads of cash on cue.
Sounds far fetched, but there really isn't much to it.
And Fanboy site? What's that meant to mean? Just because the article poster seems to think that Windows security is just a bit too inadequate for ATM usage, doesn't mean it's a fanboy site. 99 out of 100 people would agree with the author's opinions.
While you are correct that these systems aren't connected to the net, the thing is these systems are linked through proximity, ie, connected to computers that are connected into the net.
I don't know if you've seen the research that one security company did into a bank's security (I've forgotten which one). This company laid a bunch of keydrives outside the premises of these banks for the bank workers to stroll past on their way to work. Around 9 out of 10 of these drives were then picked up and connected to internal bank computers (due to the curious nature of the workers), which then sent an email off to the security company stating that the banks security had been breached.
A willing hacker could use a similar exploit to gain access to the banks internal networks. With Windows installed on the ATMs (which are connected to the same network as they must access the same systems as the bank's terminals), it would be as easy as pie for said hacker to make the ATM spit out wads of cash on cue.
Sounds far fetched, but there really isn't much to it.
And Fanboy site? What's that meant to mean? Just because the article poster seems to think that Windows security is just a bit too inadequate for ATM usage, doesn't mean it's a fanboy site. 99 out of 100 people would agree with the author's opinions.
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