SAINTCON 2023 - Vince Kenney - Cybercrime Incorporated

Here is the meta description: Discover the rise and fall of the notorious Conti cybercrime group, exploring its use of ransomware, money laundering, and social engineering tactics, and how law enforcement ultimately disrupted its operations.

Key takeaways

Many cybercrime groups adopt the structure and tactics of organized crime syndicates
The Conti group was a cybercrime group that rose to prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic and was known for its ransomware attacks on high-value targets
Conti’s success was due in part to its ability to evade law enforcement and its use of sophisticated techniques, such as double extortion
The group’s leadership was known for its ruthless tactics and ability to maintain a low profile
The Conti group was not just a group of hackers, but a sophisticated business with a hierarchical structure and a focus on maximizing profits
The group was known for its ability to infiltrate and compromise victims’ systems, and then demand ransom in exchange for restoring access to the compromised systems
The Conti group was also known for its use of money laundering techniques to disguise its illegal activities
The group’s activities were motivated by a desire for financial gain, and it targeted a wide range of victims, including hospitals, schools, and businesses
The Conti group was eventually disrupted by law enforcement, and many of its members were arrested and charged with crimes
The group’s collapse was a result of a combination of factors, including the work of law enforcement, the increased use of cybersecurity measures by victims, and the group’s own internal conflicts and power struggles
The Conti group’s rise and fall serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of cybercrime and the importance of taking steps to protect against it
The group’s success was also due in part to its ability to adapt and evolve, and to its use of social engineering tactics to trick victims into downloading malware
The Conti group was not the only group to use ransomware, but it was one of the most well-known and successful
The group’s activities had a major impact on the cybersecurity landscape, and its disruption was a major victory for law enforcement
The Conti group’s collapse also had a significant impact on the cybersecurity industry, and it served as a reminder of the importance of staying vigilant and adapting to new threats.

SAINTCON 2023 - Vince Kenney - Cybercrime Incorporated

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