Alleged ATM malware creator appears in Nebraska court after arrest

The alleged mastermind behind the Ploutus ATM‑jackpotting malware, Anibal Canelon Aguirre, has been apprehended and pleaded not guilty in a Nebraska court; U.S. authorities allege he architected a sophisticated ATM malware campaign tied to the Tren de Aragua criminal group that conducted hundreds of attacks across Latin America and the U.S., causing tens of millions in losses and prompting indictments, sanctions, and large-scale law enforcement action.