Five Venezuelans plead guilty to ATM jackpotting attacks in US

Five Venezuelan nationals have pleaded guilty to conducting ATM jackpotting attacks in the United States, attempting to install malware on ATMs to force them to dispense cash. The attacks occurred in Wamego and Manhattan, Kansas, but were unsuccessful due to alarm triggers and surveillance detection. The individuals were part of a larger wave of ATM jackpotting incidents linked to the Tren de Aragua criminal organization, which has been associated with the use of Ploutus malware in a broader campaign targeting financial institutions across the U.S.

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