Geek News CentralGeek News Central is technical weblog for Geeks. We Spin tech for the common man. With a twice weekly tech podcastCitibank hacked, Security Hole Reveals PIN Numbers- July 2, 2008 Apparently if you use the Citibank ATMs at the local 7-Elevens in New York, you may want to change your Personal Identification Number. A security hole was exploited by 3 individuals who took over 2 Million dollars in a 5 month period.They are now facing federal charges for the crime. The theives connected to the back end computer where they collected the PIN numbers as they were being transmitted. What is worse is it seems that these ATM's - which use Windows software - don't encrypt the PIN.http://www.geeknewscentral.com/archives/008071.html GNC-2008-07-01 387 Back in Hawaii in the Studio- July 1, 2008 I am back in Hawaii after a very full weekend at Podcamp Ohio. I have a pile of news to cover tonight and some contest intros to play. Visit the following Page for Complete Show Notes Please Support my Show Sponsors!: Save 10% off on any order at GoDaddy.com! Use Code Todd Try GoToMeeting free for 30 days at GoToMeeting.comtechpodcasts. No credit card needed. Twitter Me http:www.twitter.comgeeknews My Facebook Profile FriendFeed GNC Room!! Comments to 619-342-7365 e-mail to...http://www.geeknewscentral.com/archives/008070.html |