End-to-end offensive testing of ATM and payment infrastructure — jackpotting and XFS-layer defenses, EMV transactions, POS terminals, and anti-fraud systems.
Serquo's simulation proves your ATM software works to specification. Our offensive testing proves the same build cannot be turned against the bank — together covering the full pre-production cycle.
Three trends are redefining the sector's risk: a sustained rise in ATM fraud, malware evolving toward AI capabilities, and the democratization of offensive tools through generative AI.
Ploutus (Mexico, 2013) required constant physical presence and was tied to a single vendor's hardware.
Ploutus-D operated across manufacturers via Windows, with remote activation as a vector.
Self-modifying code and Malware-as-a-Service (WormGPT, FraudGPT) let unskilled actors generate functional malware on demand.
Offensive AI has compressed the time between a vulnerability's disclosure and its widespread exploitation from weeks to hours. AI systems scan ATM fleets, identify vulnerable versions, and deploy payloads in fully automated cycles. Pre-production testing is the only way to close that window before it opens.
They require two different disciplines. Together, Serquo and Vigilis Defense cover the full pre-production security cycle — without a handoff gap in between.
Simulation proves the software is correct. Offensive testing proves it is safe.
A concrete pre-production checklist, drawn from the joint white paper.
Two specialised firms combining automated simulation and offensive techniques to give financial institutions what they have never had before: proof that their ATM software not only works — but cannot be broken.
Automated verification tools are the surest way to guarantee the integrity of installed applications and that they are configured correctly.
Zdravko Zdravkov — CTO & Lead Researcher, Vigilis Defense
We perform comprehensive testing of chip card transaction flows, validating every step from card insertion to authorization response.
Physical and digital security evaluation of point-of-sale terminals to identify tampering, communication vulnerabilities, and firmware weaknesses.
Advanced investigation capabilities for payment systems, network communication, and ATM infrastructure.
End-to-end analysis of payment communication channels between terminals, acquirers, and issuing banks.
Comprehensive ATM security testing including jackpotting defenses, black box attacks, and network communication analysis.
Custom detection rule development for identifying fraudulent transactions, suspicious patterns, and emerging threat indicators.
Development and implementation of machine learning models designed to detect card fraud in real-time with minimal false positives.
Contact our team for a comprehensive security assessment of your banking and payment systems.
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