DOJ charges gang for ATM hacks using Ploutus malware

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54 Charged in U.S. DOJ ATM Jackpotting Scheme with Ploutus Malware The U.S. Department of Justice has charged 54 individuals in connection with an ATM jackpotting scheme utilizing Ploutus malware. This campaign involved the development and deployment of a variant of the malware, which targets ATMs to illegally dispense cash. The indictments highlight the ongoing challenges in combating sophisticated cybercrime tactics. 4 sources 38