Nowadays people prefer a faster way to access their bank accounts. So that they would not spend time waiting in a line in the bank. It would be a great hindrance in their fast moving life style. This is where ATMs are very important. “People use ATMs without even thinking twice. But not all of them think about the security risks involved. The use of ATM is on a rise and so is the number of crimes involved”. Having said that, it is very important for us as users to understand the benefits and vulnerabilities of present day ATMs’ security. Have you ever realized that the bridge between the hundreds and millions in your bank account and a system hacker is constructed by a thin layer of uncertain security issues of ATMs? A sound technical knowledge alone is enough for a hacker to rob you to the last penny. Now it is scary isn’t it? So this report will analyze to a certain extant about the issues and perspectives related to ATM security that is generally missed of ignored both by the banks and the customers or ATM users. Both these parties are bound to know how vulnerable ATM security is these days. This will also go through some controversial issues ignored by the users and avoided by the banks in their ATMs from Social, Legal, and Ethical perspectives.
Importance of ATM security
Having a solid security to ATMs is very vital for banks to maintain their quality service and reputation. Most leading and established banks do consider this fact as a top priority when you have a reliable security to your ATMs there are many positive outcomes. Mainly you will win the customers’ trust and loyalty, reduction of financial losses due to technical and non-technical robberies, and added security will improve the rate of transactions and eventually the banks can profit through it.
Social issues and