Ransomware Play Group Hits: Software Engineering Associates

The Infamous Ransomware Play Group Hits: Software Engineering Associates in a recent cyber attack, raising concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities. To stay ahead of emerging threats, fortify your online security with the HookPhish Dark Web Monitoring platform. Explore HookPhish Dark Web Monitoring.

Play Ransomware Group

The ‘Play’ ransomware group, also known as ‘PlayCrypt,’ is a financially motivated threat actor that emerged in June 2022. The group has impacted a wide range of businesses worldwide, with the United States, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, Belgium, and Switzerland being the most affected countries. The group is believed to be responsible for over 300 ransomware attacks, and it employs a double-extortion model, encrypting systems after exfiltrating data.

Citations:

• [1] https://cisa.gov/news-events/cybersecurity-advisories/aa23-352a
• [2] https://ic3.gov/Media/News/2023/231218.pdf
• [3] https://picussecurity.com/resource/blog/play-ransomware-analysis-simulation-and-mitigation-cisa-alert-aa23-352a
• [4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Play_(hacker_group)
• [5] https://privaplan.com/government-agencies-release-advisory-on-play-ransomware/

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