A former Conti member, Oleksii Oleksiyovych Lytvynenko, pleaded guilty in U.S. federal court to conspiracy to commit wire fraud for his role in ransomware attacks that targeted more than 1,000 victims worldwide. Prosecutors said he developed malware used by Conti, helped extort victims including entities in Tennessee, and faces up to 20 years in prison. #Conti #OleksiiOleksiyovychLytvynenko #CobaltStrike
Keypoints
- Lytvynenko admitted joining Conti in September 2021.
- He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in federal court.
- Prosecutors said he developed malware used in Conti attacks.
- Conti attacked more than 1,000 victims across 47 states and about 31 countries.
- Victims in Tennessee were extorted, and stolen data was leaked after a ransom refusal.
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