Concerns about computer viruses and worms are spreading beyond the PC arena as embedded software and systems vulnerable to attack are introducing risk to several unique technology sectors, including automatic teller machines (ATMs), emergency response systems and even automobiles. ATM maker Diebold recently confirmed that this year’s Nachi worm infected cash machines of two U.S. banks, highlighting the risk that goes with a Windows-based operating system.
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Windows Cash-Machine Worm Generates Concern
Posted by: Jay Lyman December 9, 2003 02:04 PMConcerns about computer viruses and worms are spreading beyond the PC arena as embedded software and systems vulnerable to attack are introducing risk to several unique technology sectors, including automatic teller machines (ATMs), emergency response systems and even automobiles. ATM maker Diebold recently confirmed that this year’s Nachi worm infected cash machines of two U.S. banks, highlighting the risk that goes with a Windows-based operating system.