The US Department of Justice has charged 54 individuals involved in a large-scale ATM jackpotting scheme using Ploutus malware linked to the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua syndicate. The operations resulted in the theft of millions of dollars, highlighting ongoing threats from malware like Ploutus in ATM security breaches. #Ploutus #TrendeAragua
Keypoints
- The DOJ charged individuals involved in an ATM jackpotting campaign using Ploutus malware.
- The suspects are members of the Venezuelan crime syndicate Tren de Aragua.
- The malware enabled the theft of millions of dollars by bypassing ATM security.
- Operations involved installing malware through physical access to ATMs, such as replacing hard drives or using external devices.
- Ploutus malware has been a persistent threat since 2017, with recent attacks in the US reported in 2025.
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