Jeremy Gutsche — February 25, 2007 — Tech
References: melissatogo.blogspot & techeblog
When windows based ATM machines crash, users can hit the taskbar, start menu, open paint and then make a stupid image to save as the background. What fun! Basically, this teaches ATM makers that they shouldn't use Windows for bank machines.
Implications - You really have to hand it to the clever person who figured out this inherent weakness in the ATM's operating system. As long as no sensitive or private data was accessed or fiddled with, this cheeky prank is hard to condemn. Let's just hope that the makers of the ATM take this playful lesson in stride and beef up the integrity of their product as a result.
Implications - You really have to hand it to the clever person who figured out this inherent weakness in the ATM's operating system. As long as no sensitive or private data was accessed or fiddled with, this cheeky prank is hard to condemn. Let's just hope that the makers of the ATM take this playful lesson in stride and beef up the integrity of their product as a result.
Trend Themes
1. Windows-free Atms Rise - Opportunity for companies to develop ATM machines not reliant on Windows operating system.
2. Increased Security Measures for Bank Machines - Opportunity for companies to improve the security of their products and protect sensitive data from hackers.
3. Shift to Alternative Operating Systems in Banking Industry - Opportunity for companies to explore and invest in alternative operating systems that are more secure and less susceptible to hacking.
Industry Implications
1. Banking - Opportunity for the banking industry to invest in more secure ATM machines to protect consumer data.
2. Information Technology - Opportunity for the IT industry to develop alternative operating systems for banking and other industries.
3. Cybersecurity - Opportunity for the cybersecurity industry to provide improved security measures for ATM machines and protect against potential attacks.
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