Understanding Biometric Security and Protecting Yourself from ATM Skimming

The video tutorial discusses the evolution of ATMs and their role in secure transactions. It highlights the threat of skimming, a method used to steal card information, and provides tips to prevent it. The tutorial also introduces biometric technologies, explaining their use in authentication through physical and behavioral characteristics, such as fingerprints and voice patterns.

What was one of the first technologies to start the high-tech transaction revolution?

• Mobile phones

• World Wide Web

• Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs)

• Biometric scanners

What is the primary purpose of the pinhole camera in skimming devices?

• To capture the card's magnetic strip data

• To record the user's PIN entry

• To transmit data to the bank

• To disable the ATM's security system

Which of the following is a simple method to protect your PIN at an ATM?

• Using a complex PIN

• Covering the keypad with your hand

• Changing your PIN frequently

• Avoiding ATMs altogether

Which of the following is NOT considered a physical biometric characteristic?

• Fingerprints

• Iris scanning

• Voice patterns

• DNA profiles

What is an example of a behavioral biometric?

• Face recognition

• Handwriting

• DNA profiling

• Iris scanning