Ransomware Group play Hits: PenLink

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In the latest cybersecurity news, PenLink — a company operating in the US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group play. This data breach, discovered on 2026-02-22 18:45:44.364561, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2025.

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Incident Report

Attribute Information
Target Organization PenLink
Threat Group play
Summary United States
Date of Breach 2026-02-22 18:45:06.155100
Discovery Date 2026-02-22 18:45:44.364561
Region US
Target Domain www.penlink.com
Business Sector Technology

The ransomware group “Play” has listed PenLink on its leak site. At this time, there is no independent confirmation that a ransomware attack occurred. Representatives of PenLink have stated that no ransomware incident impacted their infrastructure. After publication, PenLink’s representatives contacted us indicating that the alleged ransomware claim is incorrect and unrelated to their systems. This article reflects public claims made by threat actors and does not constitute confirmation of an actual security incident.

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Disclaimer: HookPhish does not engage in the exfiltration, downloading, taking, hosting, viewing, reposting, or disclosure of any stolen information. All breach data reported here is sourced from publicly available threat intelligence feeds for awareness purposes only.

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