Conti (and Successors)

Conti was a Russia-linked ransomware operation active from roughly mid-2020 through May 2022. At its peak, it was the most prolific ransomware group in the world, responsible for attacks on hundreds of organizations across critical infrastructure, healthcare, government, and financial services.

Threat IntelligenceTIDThreatIntermediateCONFIDENTIAL1,909 words8 min readApr 7, 2026

Last updated Apr 11, 2026

CLASSIFICATION: CONFIDENTIAL

This article requires CONFIDENTIAL clearance or higher.

What you need

Create a free Nexus ID to access CDA proprietary content including PDM domain explainers, methodology deep-dives, and reconnaissance mission briefings.

Create Nexus ID (Free)

Also at this clearance level

Threat IntelligenceTIDThreatIntermediate

Table of Contents

Conti (and Successors)

What you need

Also at this clearance level

APT28 (Fancy Bear / Forest Blizzard)

Lazarus Group (HIDDEN COBRA / Diamond Sleet)

Salt Typhoon

Single Sign-On (SSO) Architecture

The Academy

The Command Post

The Armory