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DEConti Ransomware Recovery - A Nightmare for Big Corporations
Is CONTI Ransomware holding your data hostage? If it is, you have may have an emergency, but say calm. Conti ransomware is known to attack companies and organizations of all sizes, and is one of the costliest ransomware strains affecting businesses. It is a re-branding of the RYUK ransomware variant which surfaced in June of 2020.
This page contains essential information about Conti ransomware, decryption, recovery, removal and statistics. Please review the information below and contact our support team, to get immediate help with Conti ransomware removal and recovery.
What is Conti Ransomware and how does it infect my files?
RYUK, first discovered in August of 2018, has already wreaked havoc for multiple large corporations and medium companies. Conti surfaced in July 2020 with behavior and ransom notes eerily similar to RYUK, such as AES 256 bit military grade encryption combined with RSA 4096.
Similar to Ryuk, Conti ransomware is particularly threatening for corporations and organizations that operate large and complex network infrastructure. While it has similarities to Ryuk’s source code and modus operandi, Conti is smarter, quicker and faster in encrypting data while shutting down entire networks. The connection between Ryuk and Conti is further supported by the fact that Conti attacks are increasing as Ryuk attacks decline.
The AES 256/RSA 4096 encryption alongside 32 simultaneous encryption threads used to encrypt files at unsurpassed speeds is what makes this an extremely dangerous malware for medium to large sized organizations. This means that the Conti ransomware can encrypt an entire network much faster than most other existing strains of ransomware, making it more difficult to catch and stop before it disrupts operations.
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What should I do when my data has been encrypted by CONTI Ransomware?
If you’ve fallen victim to ransomware, follow these crucial steps:
Request 24/7 Ransomware Recovery Help
Get expert guidance to assess, contain, and recover safely.
Isolate Infected Systems
Disconnect infected devices to stop the spread. Avoid self-recovery.
Preserve Evidence Immediately
Keep ransom notes & logs. Do not restart or modify anything.
CONTI ransomware statistics & facts
RANSOM AMOUNTS
Conti targets corporations and enterprises with a large IT infrastructure. As such, ransom payments are often much higher than other variants, often in line with Ryuk.
The average Conti ransom amount is somewhere between $100,000–$350,000. However, some attackers have even demanded as high as $800,000 to over $1 Million. When purchasing Bitcoin to pay a ransom, quick-buy methods include a fee of as much as 10%.
AVERAGE LENGTH
Since Conti attacks corporations, the average length of incident is longer than other ransomware. This is because of the manual communication with attackers through email, which adds a considerable delay in the response time and data recovery process.
Since this is an enterprise-level attack, the longer your systems and files are held hostage, the costlier it will be in terms of PR damage. Your goal should be to get your systems back to productive state as soon as possible. The best way to do this is to call in experts like BeforeCrypt, who have a vast knowledge of this ransomware. We can help you in getting your network back up running.
CASE OUTCOMES
There is a high chance to get a working Conti decryptor after paying the attackers. But there’s never a guarantee to get a working decryption key at all. Since this is a new variant surfacing in June 2020, we still need more data to confirm whether or not a working decryptor is provided by attackers.
COMMON ATTACK VECTORS
It is in most cases either Remote Desktop Protocol or email Phishing are the 2 leading attack vectors. Unfortunately, even enterprises fail to secure their open RDP ports.
Due to an increase in remote working, a lot of employees now work from home using remote desktop control, leaving the company’s network exposed to hackers and all sorts of cyber criminals. But it isn’t limited to Remote Desktop Protocol.
In fact, the most common methods of this ransomware distribution is email phishing.
How to identify CONTI ransomware
Frequently asked questions
Decryption depends on the ransomware variant. In some cases, publicly available decryption tools exist, but not all attacks have a known solution. You can submit a free ransomware recovery request, and we will check for possible decryption methods.
