Customer Background
In the modern financial system, ATMs (Automated Teller Machines) play an essential role. They provide users with convenient services such as cash withdrawals, transfers, and balance inquiries, significantly enhancing the overall convenience and efficiency of financial services. However, the widespread use of ATMs and the popularity of cash access functions have also made them prime targets for cyber-attacks, exposing them to various security risks. These risks include malware attacks and data theft, presenting significant challenges to financial institutions and users.
When the operating systems and applications of ATMs have unpatched vulnerabilities, these weaknesses can serve as gateways for hacker attacks. Exploiting these vulnerabilities, hackers can remotely control ATMs, enabling unauthorized operations such as data theft or illicit withdrawals. Additionally, ATMs are susceptible to ransomware attacks, which can lead to system lockdowns and demands for ransom payments to restore normal functionality. Therefore, ensuring the security of ATM systems is critical to safeguarding financial transaction security and user data privacy, effectively mitigating these potential risks.
ATMs lack adequate defenses such as firewalls. To enhance the overall security of ATM systems and effectively reduce cybersecurity risks in various environments (such as bank branches, large shopping centers, convenience stores, hospitals, office buildings, etc.), deploying Pico-UTM 100 at the ATM front end provides endpoint protection. This not only effectively blocks hacker attacks and various network threats but also ensures the security and stability of ATM operations. Additionally, it protects user personal data and secures financial transactions, thereby enhancing the defense capabilities of financial institutions and providing more reliable service assurance for users.
