Malware blamed for ATM thefts in Mexico and Ukraine


PETALING JAYA: At least two malicious computer programs or malware that target automated teller machines (ATMs) have been detected since last year, with one of them blamed for a string of ATM thefts in Mexico and the Ukraine.

Malaysian police have not revealed the malware they suspect was used by thieves to infect 18 ATM machines nationwide over the past three days, resulting in the loss of more than RM3mil.

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