Intel Name: Jumpy pisces engages in play ransomware
Date of Scan: October 31, 2024
Impact: High
Summary: The report “Jumpy Pisces Engages in Play Ransomware” details the North Korean threat group Jumpy Pisces, linked to the Reconnaissance General Bureau, as a key player in a recent ransomware incident. It suggests a tactical shift where Jumpy Pisces may be collaborating with the Play ransomware group (Fiddling Scorpius), marking their first use of existing ransomware infrastructure. Historically focused on cyberespionage and financial crimes, the group has been indicted for deploying the custom ransomware Maui. The report warns that their activities may increasingly target a wide range of global victims, highlighting the need for heightened vigilance from network defenders against potential ransomware attacks.
