This United States Department of State Announced a reward to anyone who provides information that helps authorities identify and arrest cybercriminal gang members continuespecializes in ransomware attacks.
All in all, prize can reach US$ 15 million – $10 million for information on the location and identity of high-ranking members of the group, and $5 million for details that assist in the arrest or conviction of any member of any country.
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According to investigations, Conti has claimed more than 1,000 victims and is responsible for “hundreds of ransomware incidents over the past two years”. 150 million USD as ransom for the return of hijacked systems. One of the team’s latest victims was the government. Costa RicaIn an attack in April 2022 that disrupted the country’s tax services.
Alongside his criminal activities, Conti has been in the news in recent months after internal conversations were leaked showing that the gang was a supporter of Russia in the event of a war against Ukraine.
Recently, the FBI deployed a Russian-based botnet known as Sandworm, and it also helped disrupt the REvil group’s operations.
Source: Tec Mundo
