Conti gang threatens to dump victim data if ransom negotiations leak to reporters

[correlate] · Oct 2, 2021

The Conti ransomware gang has published a rare public statement today threatening hacked companies that they will leak their stolen files if details or screenshots of the ransom negotiations process are leaked to journalists.

These ransom negotiations usually take place after Conti (or any other ransomware gang) breaches a company and encrypts their files. A ransom note is left on affected desktops, with instructions on how the victim could contact the attackers.

Conti gang threatens to dump victim data if ransom negotiations leak to reporters

The Conti ransomware gang has published a rare public statement today threatening hacked companies that they will leak their stolen files if details or screenshots of the ransom negotiations process are leaked to journalists.

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[correlate] · Oct 4, 2021

Hackers operating under the banner of Anonymous have released more data from Epik, the controversial web hosting company known for offering refuge to the far-right.

In a press release titled “You Lost The Game,” the hacktivist group announced on Monday part three of what it has dubbed “Operation EPIK FAIL.”