U.S. DOJ Charged 54 in Connection With ATM Hacking Attack by Deploying Ploutus Malware

The U.S. DOJ charged 54 people in a multi-million-dollar ATM "jackpotting" campaign that used a Ploutus malware variant and physical intrusion techniques to force cash dispensing; prosecutors allege the stolen funds were laundered to support the Tren de Aragua terrorist organization, and the indictment details steps including reconnaissance, physical access, malware installation (HDD replacement or USB), execution of cash-dispense commands, and log deletion.