The first set of measures to be completed by August 2018 include, implementing security measures such as Basic Input Output System (BIOS) password, disabling USB ports, disabling auto run facility, applying the latest patches of operating system and other softwares, terminal security solution and time-based admin access.
Meanwhile, lenders need to implement anti-skimming and whitelisting solution by March 2019. RBI has also asked them to upgrade all the ATMs with supported versions of the operating system. These upgrades, RBI added, should be carried out in a phased manner. Not less than 25 per cent of the ATMs should be upgraded by September 2018; at least 50 per cent should be upgraded by December 2018; at least 75 per cent by March 2019 and the rest by June 2019.
