Among the main insecurities scammers face while embedding an ATM skimmer, is the retrieval process of the device that is now containing the credit card details of several hundred people depending on the volume of transactions that occurred while the device was in place. How are then scammers going to minimize the risk of getting caught without having to come back at the crime scene? A recently uncovered serial manufacturer of ATM skimmer devices, seems to have solved the secure retrieval of the device issue by innovating, and introducing ATM skimmers that would automatically SMS the complete credit card details to the scammer.

How much does the device cost, how does it work, what ATM skimming tips is the manufacturer offering, and also, how can you protect yourself against ATM skimming? You will find it out reading the full story by Dancho Danchev on Zero Day security blog.

Tags: atm skimmers, carders, scammers, sms