Diebold Introduce New SAFETechnology

November 18, 2005, 1:00 a.m. EST 1 Min Read

NORTH CANTON, Ohio - (11/18/05) -- ATM maker Diebold Inc. Said Thursdayit has introduced a new initiative aimed at improving ATM security.The Secure Anti-Fraud Enhancements--known as SAFE--includeintegrated sensors, built directly into card readers in Diebold'sOpteva ATMs, that will detect skimmers, special machines that stealcard users information. Also included is an integrated PIN-padshield that will block 'shoulder surfing' and spy cameras trying tosteal card information, like passwords and PINs.

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