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How secure are today's ATMs? 5 questions answered

  • Written by Pradeep Atrey, Associate Professor of Computer Science, University at Albany, State University of New York
imageUsing an ATM isn't risk-free, but there's a lot of security already.milicad/shutterstock.com

Editor’s note: Automated teller machines, better known as ATMs, are turning 50 on June 27. Computer science professor Pradeep Atrey, from the University at Albany, State University of New York, explains the security features and concerns of modern...

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