The Conti Files: 5. Rockets and Revenge
Topics discussed
Sponsor segment: Turkey travel and tourism
Conti gang chaos amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Conti's pro-Russia statement and immediate retraction
The Conti Leaks: Discovery and verification of data
Analysis of leaks and the gang's dissolution
Sponsor segment: Whole Foods and education
Introduction to the attack on Costa Rica
Initial response and government shutdown in Costa Rica
Escalation: State of emergency and manual processes
Secondary attacks by other ransomware groups
Why Costa Rica? Geopolitical implications of the attack
Investigating Ala Vita: The journalist's approach
Interview with Ala Vita in Latvia
The search for Conti's mastermind, Stern
Outro and next episode preview
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