Conti
Coverage of Conti in the Nexus archive.
- Conti ransomware group member pleads guilty, faces up to 20 years in prison
A former member of the Conti ransomware group pleaded guilty to participating in cyberattacks affecting over 1,000 organizations globally, including 12 victims in the U.S. He developed malware for the group and faces up to 20 years in prison. The Justice Department stated the attacks caused millions in damages and involved ransomware extorting $150 million worldwide.
- Conti, Akira ransomware affiliate given 8-year sentence
Deniss Zolotarjovs pleaded guilty to money laundering and wire fraud charges and was given an 8-year sentence for involvement in Conti and Akira ransomware affiliate activities. He was arrested in Georgia. The plea was entered in July 2025.
- Latvian national sentenced for ransomware attacks run by former Conti leaders
A Latvian national, Deniss Zolotarjovs, was sentenced to 102 months in prison for involvement in ransomware attacks that extorted nearly $16 million from over 54 companies. The attacks were carried out by a group led by former Conti leaders. The group's crimes resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in losses.