Play
ObscureIQ Threat Intelligence · Actor Profile
PlayConfidence: High
Ransomware
Also known as: PlayCrypt
Motivation: Financial
1Attributed Breaches
HighAttribution Confidence
RansomwareActor Type
Overview
One of the most active operations globally, with reports of nearly 900 victim organizations by 2025 across the Americas and Europe, first seen June 2022 and using double extortion. Subject of CISA advisory AA23-352A (updated June 2025).
Tactics, Targeting & TTPs
Double extortion. Subject of CISA advisory AA23-352A (updated June 2025).
Source
Attribution draws on public threat-intelligence reporting · Established (multi-source). Primary source →
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