Defcon Hackers Spot Fake ATM at Convention Hotel

[mcguffin]

So, say let's say you're a criminal looking for a plan to make some quick money:

• Install a fake ATM, collect card #s and pins, record them, and go off and do nefarious things.

Simple plan, right?

Well, here's the twist. Don't install your fake ATM at a hotel where 8,000 security experts (and hackers) will be attending a convention.

Read how the

Comments

[chapel_of_words]

Le sigh, sadly no criminals ever attempt an elaborate scam that requires an intricate knowledge of pre-modern Irish history to defuse. But when they do (shakes tiny ineffectual Milesian fist)....boy will I be ready!!

Tim C.
ps. For other kinds of scams/political maneuvers...well I just bring Vladimir out of the box and crush them. =)

[mcguffin]

Do I have your current e-mail? Are you still using the .mil? Or what's the best way to reach you via e-mail?

[chapel_of_words]

tim dot clancy 1 AT us dot army dot mil

Remove all spaces and change dots to .

TIm C.