The ransomware claim states that Ascent Asset Group in the United States was targeted by the Play threat actor, resulting in file encryption and a ransom demand. The claim notes ongoing assessment of impact and potential data exfiltration, with attribution to the United States #UnitedStates
Incident Details
- Victim: Ascent Asset Group
- Sector: Financial Services
- Country: US
- Actor: play
- Source: http://k7kg3jqxang3wh7hnmaiokchk7qoebupfgoik6rha6mjpzwupwtj25yd.onion/topic.php?id=0YCDehYPJABm1Q
- Discovered: 2026-03-24 19:25:47.913100
- Published: 2026-03-24 19:25:10.902431
Information
- Ransomware incident affecting Ascent Asset Group.
- Incident occurred in the United States.
- Attribution to the PLAY threat actor (United States).
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "play". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.