US federal agencies have issued renewed warnings regarding the Play ransomware group’s targeting of critical infrastructure, highlighting its exploitation of vulnerabilities in remote support tools like SimpleHelp. Since 2022, the group has affected hundreds of organizations, with a notable security flaw (CVE-2024-57727) allowing unauthorized file downloads. The advisory stresses the importance of implementing multifactor authentication, limiting network exposure, and staying vigilant against indicators of compromise related to ransomware threats. This situation underscores the critical necessity for organizations, especially those in essential services, to enhance their cybersecurity measures and engage in proactive information sharing to mitigate risks associated with evolving ransomware tactics.