North Korean threat actor Jumpy Pisces collaborated with the Play ransomware gang in a cyberattack, according to Palo Alto Networks Unit 42. Jumpy Pisces made initial access through a compromised account, utilising open-source and custom tools for lateral movement and persistence. The access was then used to conduct pre-ransomware activity and deploy the Play ransomware payload. Jumpy Pisces, linked to North Korea’s Reconnaissance General Bureau, is transitioning from cyberespionage to financially motivated attacks.
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