Play Ransomware Group Claims Metallco in Brazil as a Victim

Summary

A ransomware.live monitoring post records a Play group claim naming Brazilian manufacturer Metallco, published September 21, 2026. The post says it cannot confirm the claim’s accuracy.

Key points

• The post identifies Metallco as a manufacturing-sector victim in Brazil.
• The claim is attributed to the Play ransomware group.
• The claim was published and discovered on September 21, 2026.
• The post says the information is based on the group’s public claim and is unconfirmed.
• The article’s Information section says Metallco was targeted in Norway, conflicting with its Brazil location details.

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