• Apple
  • By Bogdan Popa
  • October 10th, 2019
No Surprise: Apple Card Not Immune to Credit Card Cloning

No Surprise: Apple Card Not Immune to Credit Card Cloning

The magnetic stripe is Apple Card’s Achilles heel

Two Indicted for Stealing 18,000 Card Numbers from Gas Stations, Other Locations

Two Indicted for Stealing 18,000 Card Numbers from Gas Stations, Other Locations

Personal identifying information also stolen in the scheme

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • November 4th, 2015
Skimming Attacks Increase for Pay-at-the-Pump Gas Terminals

Skimming Attacks Increase for Pay-at-the-Pump Gas Terminals

EMV card technology causes a shift in fraud campaigns

Virginia Credit Union Replaces 2,000 Cards Compromised in Skimming Operation

Virginia Credit Union Replaces 2,000 Cards Compromised in Skimming Operation

ATMs in multiple locations have been tampered with

ATM Fraud Loses Entire Retirement Fund of Police Officer

ATM Fraud Loses Entire Retirement Fund of Police Officer

National Bureau of Investigation draws attention to ATM skimming

Authorities Crack Down on Bulgarian Credit Card Fraudsters, 25 People Arrested

Authorities Crack Down on Bulgarian Credit Card Fraudsters, 25 People Arrested

The operation against the criminal organization has been supported by Europol

Two Romanians Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison for Role in ATM Skimming Scheme

Two Romanians Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison for Role in ATM Skimming Scheme

US authorities say they're part of a major operation

Romanian Payment Card Fraud Ring Dismantled by Romanian and French Authorities

Romanian Payment Card Fraud Ring Dismantled by Romanian and French Authorities

The operation has been coordinated by the Europol’s EC3

13 People Indicted for Role in Gas Station Card Skimming Operation

13 People Indicted for Role in Gas Station Card Skimming Operation

The stolen data was retrieved by the crooks via Bluetooth

7 Individuals Sentenced for Skimming Credit Cards at Chicago Restaurants

7 Individuals Sentenced for Skimming Credit Cards at Chicago Restaurants

The head of the group received a five-year prison sentence

Alleged Leaders of International ATM Skimming Ring Indicted

Alleged Leaders of International ATM Skimming Ring Indicted

The suspects are accused of stealing over $3 million (2.25 million EUR)

“Fake” POS Devices Sold on Black Market for $2,500 (€1,900) – Video

“Fake” POS Devices Sold on Black Market for $2,500 (€1,900) – Video

The skimmers are capable of printing a receipt even if they're offline

Thief Tries to Empty ATM by Replacing Security Camera with Keyboard

Thief Tries to Empty ATM by Replacing Security Camera with Keyboard

The incident occurred at a machine owned by the Bank of Brazil

Romanian Man Admits Participating in ATM Fraud Scheme, 9,000 Cards Compromised

Romanian Man Admits Participating in ATM Fraud Scheme, 9,000 Cards Compromised

The suspect could have stolen £3.2 million ($5.1 million or 3.9 million EUR)

Romanian Man Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for ATM Skimming

Romanian Man Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for ATM Skimming

The fraudster is believed to be part of a larger criminal ring

Woman Sentenced to 4 Years After Skimming 237 Bank Accounts

Woman Sentenced to 4 Years After Skimming 237 Bank Accounts

Here's some advice from authorities on how to protect your financial assets

Six Indicted with Running Card Skimming Scheme at Chicago Restaurants

Six Indicted with Running Card Skimming Scheme at Chicago Restaurants

Customers of Wrigley Field, Magnificent Mile’s, Taco Bell and McDonald's were targeted

 
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