A mystery whistleblower calling himself GangExposed has exposed key figures behind the Conti and Trickbot ransomware crews, publishing a trove of internal files and naming names.
The leaks include thousands of chat logs, personal videos, and ransom negotiations tied to some of the most notorious cyber-extortion gangs —believed to have raked in billions from companies, hospitals, and individuals worldwide. It’s part of his “fight against an organized society of criminals known worldwide,” GangExposed told The Register via Signal chat. He claims that he’s not interested in the $10 million bounty that the Feds have put up for information about one key Conti leader that he’s already named, as well as a second that he says will soon be identified on Telegram.
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