Satellite data processing company Avanti has detected a point of sale malware attack in a segment of its “ micro market ” snack and beverage kiosks , which are installed in employee breakrooms around the US and allow payment using cash , credit and biometrics . At first there were concerns that biometric data could have been compromised , however , it was discovered that only names and email address data may have been stolen . The vulnerability is a concern for security analysts , who fear biometric technology is being used without proper protection . Avanti claims it was implementing an encryption solution in all its products .
Satellite data communications company Avanti has detected a point of sale malware attack in a number of its “micro market” snack and beverage kiosks, which are installed in employee breakrooms around the US and allow payment using cash, credit and biometrics. At first there were concerns that biometric data could have been compromised, however, it was confirmed that only names and email address data may have been stolen. The vulnerability is a concern for security analysts, who fear biometric technology is being used without proper protection. Avanti said it was implementing an encryption solution in all its kiosks.