U.S. DOJ Charges 54 in ATM Jackpotting Scheme Using Ploutus Malware
Dec 20, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybercrime / ATM Security The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) this week announced the indictment of 54 individuals in connection with a multi-million dollar ATM jackpotting scheme. The large-scale conspiracy involved deploying malware named Ploutus to hack into automated teller machines (ATMs) across the U.S. and force them to dispense cash. The…