Beware, the EDC machine shops can also 'steal' Data

Theft of customer data is not only done through the ATM-ATM. But also can be done by means of Electronic Data Capture (EDC) is used in the merchants or stores. So beware of transactions also via EDC.

This was said by the Vice President of Information Technology Development Department Artajasa, Nuri Wicaksana told reporters when met at the Hotel Indonesia, Kempinski, Jakarta, Friday (22/01/2010). PT Artajasa Electronic Payment (Artajasa) is an ATM Bersama network managers.

"It could also be the tools available on the merchants or stores we used to transact using debit cards," he explained.

While Vice President Electronic Channels Artajasa Department Zul Irfan added, the account through an ATM break-ins can be made absolute if the numbers Personal Identification Number (PIN) is known and the data copied in the ATM card.

"Piercing mode was located at the ATM machine itself is not dependent on a bank or ATM systems together. As long as there are no data theft, the card number and PIN are not divalid, break-ins would never happen," he said.

To prevent leaking of the PIN, the customer suggested Zul change PIN numbers on a regular basis, closing his hand when entering your PIN, or PIN scrambles after the transaction. Because the PIN is generally known to the hijackers through the camera system is specially fitted and hidden.

"Reports from the bank itself, this time his condition had improved prevention against data theft motives. Prevention is the physical way to install anti-Skimmer devices and security applications," he explained.

Application form of "jitter" that is, if we insert an ATM card will be halting. "As if sluggish, but left alone it is a means of anti Skimmer," he added.

Zul Irfan said that the motive of the ATM burglary is theft of funds and creating fake cards, then the transaction is conducted at any bank ATM same.