Conti (ransomware)

Conti is a ransomware hacker group that has been observed since 2020, believed to be distributed by a Russia-based group. It operates as a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS), enabling other cybercriminals to deploy this malware for their own purposes. Conti is particularly known for its utilization of double extortion techniques, where it not only encrypts victim's files but also steals and threatens to publish sensitive data if the ransom is not paid.

All versions of Microsoft Windows are known to be affected. The United States government offered a reward of up to $10 million for information on the group in early May 2022.