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Re:How I got a Root Shell on a Credit Card Terminal by nine_k on Sunday June 01, 2025 @05:35PM (#44153900)
Arbitrary account, no. An arbitrary merchant, yes.
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Re:How I got a Root Shell on a Credit Card Terminal by account42 on Monday June 02, 2025 @09:38AM (#44158734)
That typically doesn't even need root access though but only a numeric PIN. Of course rout access might let you conceal what you are doing better.
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