It seems too convenient to leave a file called hack.bat on the system. Probably just a cover because the actually back door was created by the developer of the ATM system/software. The USB sticks simply unlocked the machine and the codes were used to prevent the individual perp from hitting too many ATMs, too frequently. The code doesn't stop the individual perp from walking away with the cash at that time but it does let someone know exactly when he's doing it.

I know of a gambling device that was similarly hacked by the developer... He was too greedy and used his hack twice in one weekend. He was also on the security video and he rented a car in his own name which makes him not only greedy but stupid as well.

As a side note the gambling device used proprietary hardware/OS and the system software is examined and certified by a third party. The back door was well hidden and because it was an inside job, the technical security of the device was irrelevant. I am guessing the same is true for the ATMs.

He didn't have to deal with the musicians or the union.

"The newly discovered gas, perfluorotributylamine (PFTBA), has been in use by the electrical industry since the mid-20th century."

Did we not know we were using this in electronics since the mid 20th Century?

Funny the first time I read your post I transposed airhead for aredhead, try it yourself!

I don't think it's that simple, his home is probably a retirement home. In which case they will send him to the hospital. I suppose Scott could take him home to die but I bet someone would have a problem with that and then Adult Protective Services would be called.

That's a one time fee not a recurring or possibly growing fee.

Oh, I should add... that didn't help my investigation.

I picture some crazy politician in China running over to the wall and yanking the ethernet right out of socket, most likely stripping the wires in the process. This happened to me while I was investigating a compromised FTP server. IT guy walked in yanked the cable right out of the wall.

Dark Helmet: So the combination is... one, two, three, four, five? That's the stupidest combination I've ever heard in my life! That's the kind of thing an idiot would have on his luggage!

agreed!

SCIMP provides strong encryption, perfect forward secrecy and message authentication.Further, we have incorporated many NIST-approved methods and protocols into its design including:

• Elliptic Curve Diffie–Hellman (ECDH), NIST 800-56A
• Counter with CBC-MAC (CCM), NIST 800-38C
• Key Derivation, NIST 800-108
• Secure Hash Standard, FIPS 180-4
• Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), FIPS 197

Does anyone else see a problem with with the wording "NIST-approved methods and protocols?" NIST/NSA

I guess yo'u're right, paying for them to live in prison and not have to contribute is the best solution!

Then when he asked why... no answer. I originally checked this post out thinking there might be value, and I was wrong.

I have to imagine that Experian is not alone here. They just got caught.

UWTB explains it all.