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North Korean hackers linked to Play ransomware attacks

A laptop with a red screen with a white skull on it with the message: "RANSOMWARE. All your files are encrypted.".

Jumpy Pisces, a North Korean state-sponsored threat actor also known as Onyx Sleet, or Andariel, has recently shifted its focus to ransomware attacks, experts have warned.

In a recent technical analysis, researchers from Unit 42 said although Jumpy Pisces had previously focused on cyber-espionage and financial crimes, it has in recent times teamed up with the infamous Play Ransomware group (also known as Fiddling Scorpius).

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