Raspberry Pi-Rate Heist: Cybercriminals Hijack ATMs with 4G Trickery!
UNC2891, the financially motivated cyber crew, has leveled up ATM heists using 4G-equipped Raspberry Pis for covert attacks. They’ve turned ATMs into their personal piggy banks, slipping into networks like ninjas. CAKETAP rootkit and TINYSHELL backdoor? Check. Serious damage? Not yet, but they’re not above trying.
Hot Take:
Ah, the Raspberry Pi – the Swiss Army knife of cybercrime! Who knew that the humble, credit card-sized computer would become the star of an ATM heist movie? Maybe next time, UNC2891 will try a microwave oven. Just imagine the headlines: ‘Cybercriminals Pop Corn and ATMs Simultaneously!’
Key Points:
- UNC2891 targets ATMs using a Raspberry Pi with 4G connectivity.
- The attack involved physical access to ATM networks via a network switch.
- A TINYSHELL backdoor allowed remote access bypassing traditional defenses.
- The CAKETAP rootkit was used to enable fraudulent ATM withdrawals.
- Despite the clever setup, the campaign was thwarted before causing major damage.
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