About this episode

Geoff White discusses an in-depth investigation into the Conti ransomware gang, revealing their operations and internal debates.

Today we are joined by Geoff White, host of Cyber Hack and BBC journalist, taking a deep dive into the Conti ransomware gang. Geoff explores an in-depth investigation into the notorious Conti ransomware gang, drawing from thousands of leaked internal messages to reveal how the group operated behind the scenes. The research uncovers surprising internal debates over targeting healthcare organizations, the fallout from accidentally exposing sensitive Saudi royal family data, and frantic efforts to free an arrested gang member. It also offers a rare look at Conti leader Vitaliy Kovalev through newly uncovered video footage, providing an unprecedented glimpse into one of cybercrime's most influential figures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Geoff White

Topics covered

• Conti ransomware
• cybercrime
• internal investigations
• healthcare targeting
• data exposure
• gang operations

Keywords

• Conti ransomware
• Geoff White
• cybercrime
• internal messages
• healthcare organizations
• Vitaliy Kovalev
• data exposure

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Organizations: Cyber Hack, BBC, Conti

Places: Saudi

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