What does it mean if my terminal is tampered?

Q: What does it mean if my terminal is tampered?

<html><head></head><body><h2>Your device may be compromised</h2> If you see the tamper message, stop using the device, and <a href="https://ca-live.adyen.com/ca/ca/contactUs/support.shtml" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-track-title="What does it mean if my terminal is tampered?" data-track-text="contact Adyen">contact Adyen</a> immediately. If the terminal detects a possible security breach, it’ll display a “tamper” or “tampered” message. If you see the tamper message, stop using the device, and contact Adyen immediately. The terminal will have to be replaced. Tip: <a href="https://docs.adyen.com/point-of-sale/managing-terminals/order-terminals/#return-or-replace-terminals" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-track-title="What does it mean if my terminal is tampered?" data-track-text="Order or return a terminal">Order or return a terminal</a>.</body></html>

Your device may be compromised

If you see the tamper message, stop using the device, and contact Adyen immediately.

If the terminal detects a possible security breach, it’ll display a “tamper” or “tampered” message. If you see the tamper message, stop using the device, and contact Adyen immediately. The terminal will have to be replaced.

Tip: Order or return a terminal.