Conti_locker.7z

Frequently via stolen credentials (via TrickBot/Pony) or phishing.

Utilizes a combination of AES-256 and RSA-4096 for file encryption, making decryption impossible without the private key.

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Widely used in the leaks for lateral movement and command-and-control (C2) within a compromised network.

Executes commands to delete Windows Volume Shadow Copies ( vssadmin.exe Delete Shadows /All /Quiet ) to prevent easy recovery. 2. Operational Tools (Found in 7z Archives) A deeper look into the internal chat communications

The group not only encrypted data but exfiltrated it, threatening to publish it on their "Conti News" site if the ransom was not paid.

Optimized for fast encryption, focusing on databases, backups, and critical file types, while skipping system files to keep the OS running for the ransom note display. Conti Group Leaked

Employed to harvest credentials (RDP, FTP, SSH) from memory.