Apparently, the cybercriminals are now targeting the banks own computers, with often-dramatic results.
Buhtrap, a Russian gang was mentioned by the FBI bulletin using the software.
Soon, reports of loose cash at other ATMs started trickling in.
A few days later, in a written statement, police said that ATMs were abnormally spitting out bills.
Twenty-two people, mostly from Eastern Europe, waited at the ATMs to remove the money.
Later, three suspects were arrested and over NT$77 million recovered.
A First Commercial spokeswoman acknowledged that the banks ATM systems were attacked in July.
The criminals broke into computers at First Commercials London office on May 31, believe the investigators.
Wincor Nixdorf did not comment when contacted by TheWall Street Journal.
Government Savings Bank couldnt be reached for comment by WSJ.
The attacks show hackers capability of conducting low-risk, high-impact attacks, the FBI added.
A small group of elite hacking groups is carrying out the attacks, say the investigators.
Source:WSJ
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