The U.S. Department of Justice has arrested the suspected developer of Ploutus, a malware family used in ATM jackpotting attacks, according to BleepingComputer. The suspect has appeared in a U.S. court following the arrest.
Ploutus is known for enabling jackpotting, a type of attack in which criminals force ATMs to eject cash. The malware has been tied to thefts totaling millions of dollars across the United States.
The case highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts against the underground ecosystem that supplies ATM attack tools. The report does not include further details about the charges or the suspect's identity.