Il Conti hacker group continues to be at the center of the news. Hackers, who have long supported Russia, may have initiated a net change of strategic, with the aim of starting to operate more discreetly after the media exposure in the West registered with the support of Russia. Here is the point of view of AdvIntel analysts:
Conti hackers change their strategy for the future
According to AdvIntel analysts, in fact, the Conti hacker group, which has long specialized in ransomware, such as the one that hit Costa Rica, is implementing a internal restructuring. The collective, in fact, plans to create subgroups and internal divisions, to operate concealed with smaller projects capable ofi attract less media attention. Furthermore, within the group there may also be internal ideological fractures.
The attack on Costa Rica is also part of the strategy
Il recent attack on Costa Rica is part of this new trend. This would be a distracting strategy, aimed at covering an internal restructuring. It will be necessary to wait for the next few days or, more likely, the next few weeks to be able to register more precise updates. Certainly, the Conti hacking group will continue to be at the forefront of cybersecurity threats. The risks associated with Conti’s ransomware attacks, in fact, are considerable and, on an international scale, there are many potential targets who must pay the utmost attention to avoid being hit.