How Managed Detection and Response Pressed Pause on a Play Ransomware Attack

Aug. 23, 2024, 10 a.m.

Description

This report details how Trend Micro's Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service successfully thwarted a sophisticated ransomware attack orchestrated by the notorious Play ransomware group. Through continuous monitoring and expert analysis, the MDR team swiftly identified and contained the intrusion, preventing data loss or operational disruptions. The report provides a comprehensive timeline of events, highlights the malicious tools and techniques employed, and offers mitigation strategies against Play ransomware.

Date

Published: Aug. 23, 2024, 9:37 a.m.

Created: Aug. 23, 2024, 9:37 a.m.

Modified: Aug. 23, 2024, 10 a.m.

Indicators

08c6e20b1785d4ec4e3f9956931d992377963580b4b2c6579fd9930e08882b1c

Attack Patterns

GRIXBA

SystemBC

Play

T1021.004

T1087.001

T1543.003

T1018

T1059.001

T1012