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October 05, 2026 at 13:01 UTC
Alleged dev of Ploutus ATM malware appears in US court after arrest
By Sergiu Gatlan
AI Summary
The alleged developer of Ploutus ATM jackpotting malware appeared in U.S. federal court following arrest, as the DOJ announced charges related to the software used to steal millions of dollars from ATMs across the United States. Ploutus, which originated in Latin America, allows attackers with physical or remote access to ATMs to dispense cash on demand and has been used in attacks against multiple U.S. financial institutions. The arrest represents a significant law enforcement action against ATM malware infrastructure targeting the financial sector.
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