Details have emerged about a clever way in which thugs used medical equipment to make away with Ksh11 million without raising any suspicions.
In the new technique known as the 'ATM Jackpotting', the ATM machines are installed with malicious software that forces them to release copious amounts of money.
In order to do that, however, the thugs must first get access inside the ATM machines to determine where to attach the computer cable in order to connect the ATMs with their computers for manipulation.
The Star reported that the malware installers were, therefore, using medical equipment known as the endoscopes, which are planted with cameras for seeing inside the human, for gaining access inside the ATM machine.
Once they find a place to attach their computers with the machine, they then manipulate the machine into releasing any amount of money they like. They can as well empty the ATMs as was witnessed with the theft of Ksh11 million across four machines in the country.
According to police footage of the theft, a suspect is seen carrying a rucksack. The same man is seen in another video entering a probox with two other men at Kenyatta National Hospital.
The police, however, believe that the theft that saw criminals empty an ATM at KNH and make away with millions from three others was an inside job as no vandalism at the crime points were reported.
The 'ATM jackpotting' technique first hit the United States last year and so far, Ksh100 million has reportedly been stolen using the method.
On Sunday, April 21, Kenyans.co.ke exposed another method in which the suspects used to hide their identity while stealing from the ATMs.
The thieves robbed a machine at Mater Hospital, South B by smearing the CCTV camera with petroleum jelly to obstruct view.
