The Play ransomware gang, a threat group presumed to be exclusive and covert, targeted almost 300 organizations around the globe in 17 months. According to the FBI, the group has been notorious for the disruptive attacks on US municipal services and various businesses and critical infrastructures in North and South America, Europe, and Australia. The group invades networks by exploiting public-facing applications and stolen account credentials. Agencies recommend steps like rectifying exploited vulnerabilities, enabling multifactor authentication, ensuring regular updates, and conducting vulnerability assessments to mitigate the group’s ransomware.
98% Indian cos fall prey to cyber scammers: Report
Majority of Indian tech companies lost sensitive data in 2023, with 69% reporting most malicious cyber activity in SaaS, according to US-based cybersecurity firm Rubrik.
