3 Liverpool Men Jailed For Blowing Up Bank ATMs
Attacks like these can also be used against Bitcoin ATMs, albeit they are a far less popular target for assailants. Automated teller machines are far from secure devices, as they are often targeted by hackers and other criminals But in some countries, things get taken to the very next level. Several gang members in Scotland have been blowing up bank ATMs in Aberdeenshire. As a result, over 130,000 GBP was stolen. Luckily, all of these gang members have been arrested and face long prison sentences. Three individuals are responsible for these attacks against bank ATMs spread out all over....
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