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2013 — Hundreds of customers have had money stolen from their…

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Data compromised

Payment

Technical writeup

Hundreds of customers have had money stolen from their bank accounts by a skimming card gang. Officials from AIB, Bank of Ireland and Ulster Bank have contacted customers in Co Donegal after what they believe was an elaborate swindle. Gardai believe skimming devices were put on banklink machines in Donegal town up to six months ago but the con is only coming to light.

Root cause

Physical/Theft: Tampering, Disabled controls

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