RBI warns banks on vulnerability of ATMs running on windows XP or unsupported version of operating system

RBI warns banks on vulnerability of ATMs running on windows XP or unsupported version of operating system and non-implementation of other security measures

Control measures for ATMs – Timeline for compliance

RBI has expressed concerns over the ATMs running on Windows XP and/or other unsupported operating systems.

In a recent communication made to all Scheduled Commercial Banks, Small Finance Banks and Payment Banks and  white-Label ATM Operators, the RBI has expressed displeasure over slow progress on the part of the banks in addressing these issues.

RBI has frawn attention to the vulnerability arising from the ATMs operating on unsupported version of operating system and non-implementation of other security measures which could potentially affect the interests of the banks’ customers adversely, apart from impinging on the image of the bank.

Banks and White-Label ATM Operators have been advised to initiate immediate action in this regard and implement the following control measures as per the prescribed timelines indicated there against:

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