sastraadiwiguna-purpleeliteteaming Ploutus-D-Cyberforensics-Advanced-ATM-Jackpotting-Analysis
Abstract
Ploutus-D (a variant of the Ploutus family) is a highly specialized ATM malware designed to target Diebold Nixdorf and KAL Kalignite multi-vendor software suites. Unlike generic malware, Ploutus-D leverages the XFS (eXtensions for Financial Services) middleware to issue direct commands to the cash dispenser, bypassing traditional banking transaction authorizations. This repository contains a comprehensive cyberforensic breakdown of the malware’s architecture, its obfuscation methods, and the specific artifacts left during the 2025 "Tren de Aragua" campaign.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Digital and Cyber Forensics
Advanced Malware Detection Techniques
Security and Verification in Computing
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 17 January 2026