A ransomware campaign linked to the ostensibly defunct Conti malware group has targeted mostly US businesses, in a costly series of attacks.

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A ransomware campaign called Black Basta, believed to be connected to the Conti malware gang, has received over $100 million in ransom payments from US businesses. The campaign targeted various industries, including manufacturing, engineering, construction, law firms, and real estate offices. Researchers have identified links between the Black Basta ransom payments and the Conti gang, as well as possible money laundering through a Russian cryptocurrency exchange.

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