U.S. DOJ Charges 54 in ATM Fraud Scheme

The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted 54 individuals linked to a multi-million dollar ATM jackpotting scheme involving the malware Ploutus. This conspiracy allowed hackers to infiltrate ATMs nationwide and force them to dispense cash. The indicted individuals are reportedly connected to Tren de Aragua, a criminal organization. This operation highlights the growing threat of cybercrime targeting financial systems.

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