Indian banks are scared and getting sleepless nights as the Russian software virus 'Tyupkin' has stolen millions of rupees from the ATMs across India. It is a deadly virus that has spread across ATM systems in India. The virus works smartly as it first sends the ATM machines into a maintenance mode and then forces them to vomit cash. The cash goes unrecorded.
About a month ago, NCR Corp, which is the world's largest maker of ATMs, sent a serious alert to the banks about the malware. According to the Economictimes.com, "The 19-yearold Russian's tentacles are suspected to have reached deep into India after some people were discovered trying to rob ATMs in Surat by infecting the cash machines. The Gujarat police arrested them and the case is under investigation."
The modus operandi involves plugging in a USB drive or rebooting the ATM after taking off the side or back panel of an ATM. The banks are worried and are looking for ways to save their money.
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