"When we talk about installation, we're usually referring to Windows 2000 turning up on a ticket machine, Windows 7 showing its face where it isn't welcome, or even Windows 10 having a moment on an information display. Today's bork, however, is a bit different. Spied by an eagle-eyed Register reader, this installation is all about the hardware: a router connected to an ATM to provide connectivity."
"The device itself looks like a GW6650V series router from Virtual Access. It's not a bad choice - there are a pair of SIM sockets to keep things running should connectivity wobble, and "Advanced Security." Handy for a device that calls itself a "Cost-effective business grade router" with applications including "Financial/ATM." All good then, at least from the perspective of business rather than domestic use. The 802.11n Wi-Fi isn't going to set the consumer world alight, but it is more than good enough for an ATM."
An ATM is connected to a visibly exposed router and cabling that present a straightforward man-in-the-middle and tampering opportunity. The router is linked via a purple cable to a grungy BT OpenReach socket and an Ethernet port, with a cashbox also visible near the machine. The hardware resembles a GW6650V series router with dual SIM sockets and marketing features such as "Advanced Security" and "Cost-effective business grade router" aimed at Financial/ATM use, and includes 802.11n Wi-Fi. Despite suitable hardware features, the public-accessible placement and exposed ports leave the installation vulnerable to technical attacks, vandalism, and accidental damage.
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