Bank Heist 2.0: How a Raspberry Pi and a Dash of Sneakiness Almost Pulled Off the Perfect ATM Scam
The UNC2891 hacking group, aka LightBasin, pulled a fast one by sneaking a 4G Raspberry Pi into a bank’s network. This stealthy gadget bypassed defenses, allowing the group to attempt ATM fraud. Though their plan fizzled, it showcased a rare hybrid attack that mixed physical access with remote trickery.
Hot Take:
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When hackers give you a Raspberry Pi, make a heist! Who knew that a tiny, humble single-board computer could turn into a bank job mastermind? Who do these hackers think they are, James Bond?
Key Points:
- UNC2891, aka LightBasin, used a 4G Raspberry Pi to infiltrate a bank’s network.
- The Raspberry Pi was discreetly connected to an ATM network switch.
- The attackers aimed to spoof ATM authorizations but failed.
- Group-IB discovered the intrusion during a network activity investigation.
- LightBasin is known for its advanced stealth tactics and banking system attacks.
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