Ransomware

Conti

First seen: 2020-05 • Status: inactive

Currently Inactive

Conti was a huge Russian ransomware gang. When Russia invaded Ukraine, someone leaked all their internal chats and they fell apart.

Overview

Conti was one of the most prolific ransomware groups before internal leaks exposed their operations. Members scattered to form new groups.

Also Known As

Conti Ransomware

How It Spreads

  • TrickBot infections
  • BazarLoader
  • Phishing

What It Does

  • File encryption
  • Data theft
  • Fast encryption

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Target Platforms

Windows

Detection Tips

  • Watch for Conti successor groups
  • Monitor leaked TTPs

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

T1486, T1567, T1490

If You're Infected

  1. 1.

    Use Conti decryptor if available

Related Malware

Ryuk, Trickbot, Black Basta

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