FBI arrests alleged Ploutus malware developer Canelon Aguirre

First reported by BleepingComputer at · Updated · 3 sources

Ploutus has been used to steal millions of dollars through ATM jackpotting attacks across the United States, according to BleepingComputer. Aguirre appeared in a Nebraska court after his arrest, The Record reports. He joined the FBI’s top 10 most wanted list in March, becoming its first cybercriminal, according to The Record.

  • SecurityWeek describes Aguirre as an alleged leader of Tren de Aragua’s ATM jackpotting activities.

Covered by 3 publishers within 27 hours of the first report.

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BleepingComputer Alleged dev of Ploutus ATM malware appears in US court after arrest · Sergiu Gatlan
SecurityWeek FBI Arrests ‘Most Wanted’ Developer of Ploutus ATM Malware · Ionut Arghire
The Record Alleged ATM malware creator appears in Nebraska court after arrest