Conti Ransomware Gang Strikes Major Component Supplier For Boeing And Lockheed Martin
By Nathan Wasson, Hot Hardware The beginning of the year saw a flurry of stories about security breaches as the cybercriminal gang known as LAPSUS$ stole data from an alarming number of big name companies in a short period of time. However, while LAPSUS$ is no longer in operation, after the London police arrested all seven members of the group, other cybercriminal groups are still afoot and out to steal data. One of these groups is the Russian-based Conti ransomware group. When Russia’s war on Ukraine broke out in February, the Conti ransomware gang announced that it fully supported the Russian government and would carry out counterattacks against anyone who organized cyberattacks or other offensive measures against Russia. The group specifically called out “Western warmongers” and “American cyber aggression.” Earlier this month, the US Department of State announced its offering of up to $10 million for information that helps identify or locate key members of the Conti ransomware gang....