TOPICS SUPPLIERS PROJECT HELP WHITE PAPERS VIDEOS WEBINARS EVENTS MORE Is social engineering a threat to the ATM channel? Sept. 23, 2014 Social engineering, which relies on techniques such as telephone scamming or "vishing," seems to be on the rise in Europe. And a recent poll by the European ATM Security Team found that it is perceived as a threat to the ATM channel. According to an article in the EAST September newsletter, of those who responded to the organization's website poll, 67 percent said they believe it is a threat to the ATM channel; 20 percent thought it was not; and 13 percent were unsure. The survey was conducted from January to April. Social engineering involves gaining sensitive information or unauthorized access privileges by building inappropriate trust relationships. The goal is to trick an individual into providing valuable information or access to that information. Fraudsters prey on the mark's desire to be helpful, as well as his or her attitude of trust and fear of getting into trouble. Topics: Associations / Conferences , Security , Trends / Statistics Related Content 6 ATM anti-fraud steps for small FIs The ATM business isn’t an ATM ATM Skimming - Modern-Day Bank Robbery [infographic] In the US, it's a slow road to faster payments Latest Content Why the ATM Industry should embrace Apple Pay ATMs, mobile and Bitcoin converged Not all hackers wear black hats New guide caters to restaurateurs, retailers looking to boost income with ATMs comments powered by Disqus Subscribe Facebook Google Plus Twitter LinkedIn RSS TRENDING Stories Topics 6 ATM anti-fraud steps for small FIs Mystery ATM dispenses cash, and then some Why the ATM Industry should embrace Apple Pay ATMs, mobile and Bitcoin converged New guide caters to restaurateurs, retailers looking to boost income with ATMs WHITE PAPERS Most Popular Recently Added Infographic: ATM Skimming: Modern-Day Bank Robbery 2014 ATM Software Trends and Analysis Video Teller Machines (VTMs) as a Bank Branch Alternative How to Profit from ATMs: A Guide for Retailers and Restaurateurs Bulk Coin Recycler - BCR 206 Money Controls FEATURED CONTENT 6 ATM anti-fraud steps for small FIs ATM & Mobile Innovation Summit addresses mobile wallet dilemma In the US, it's a slow road to faster payments Infographic: ATM Skimming: Modern-Day Bank Robbery How to Profit from ATMs: A Guide for Retailers and Restaurateurs STRATEGIC PARTNERS NEWSLETTERS Subscribe to receive the latest news and special offers. ATM Marketplace - News Alerts Church Central - News Alerts Digital Signage Today - News Alerts Fast Casual - News Alerts Kiosk Marketplace - News Alerts Mobile Payments Today - News Alerts Pizza Marketplace - News Alerts QSRWeb - News Alerts Retail Customer Experience - News Alerts SelfServiceWorld - News Alerts Subscribe! HELP About Us Advertise Contact Us Editorial Policy Privacy Policy Site Map FOLLOW US Follow Us Like Us Follow Us Add Us RSS Visit Other Networld Media Group Sites: Select a site ATM Marketplace Church Central Digital Signage Today Fast Casual Kiosk Marketplace Mobile Payments Today Pizza Marketplace QSRWeb Retail Customer Experience SelfServiceWorld © 2014 Networld Media Group All rights reserved.