Conti is one of the most famous (and infamous) ransomware gangs currently operating. It’s based out of Russia, and was first noticed in 2020. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) reports that Conti has been seen in more than 400 attacks, in both the United States and internationally. It is a very active group, and has its own ransomware-as-a-service offering. It was one of the first gangs to exploit to the Log4Shell vulnerability that wreaked havoc on the globe in late 2021.
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