Recovered 2 Servers from Play Ransomware in 2025
On October 5, 2025, we were contacted by Mike, who reported that his company had been hit by the Play ransomware attack a few days earlier, on October 1. Two of his main servers were encrypted, and all files had been renamed with the .play extension — for example, drive01.vm.play and other similar files. The incident had halted operations, and the company urgently needed help recovering its data.
Our Response
After receiving Mike’s report, we immediately began verifying the infection. Once we confirmed that it was indeed the Play ransomware variant, we assessed the extent of the damage and the systems affected.
We then provided Mike with a full explanation of our recovery process and agreed on the terms of service. After the payment was completed in Bitcoin on October 12, 2025, we sent him our specialized Play ransomware decryptor, along with a detailed user guide explaining each step of the recovery process.
Recovery Process
Mike followed the guide and used our decryptor on the infected servers. Throughout the process, we stayed in close contact to ensure everything went smoothly. The decryptor worked successfully — all encrypted files were restored, and no data was lost. Within a short time, Mike had fully recovered his systems and resumed normal business operations.
Proof of Recovery:
Outcome
- All encrypted files were successfully decrypted.
- Both servers were fully restored and operational.
- The client experienced minimal downtime after recovery.
- No additional technical issues were reported after decryption.
Timeline
- October 1, 2025: Ransomware infection occurred.
- October 5, 2025: Mike contacted us for help.
- October 12, 2025: Payment completed, decryptor provided, recovery successful.
Conclusion
This case is a clear example of how our specialized Play ransomware decryptor can help victims recover their data quickly and efficiently. By following our guide and support instructions, Mike was able to restore his systems and continue business operations without further interruption.
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