: The logs revealed that Conti operated like a legitimate tech company, complete with HR departments , performance reviews, "Employee of the Month" awards, and internal training manuals.
: The 31.7z file specifically contained components of their backend infrastructure and source code for various tools used in their attack chain, which helped security researchers develop better detection methods. Av2022 31.7z
Analysis of these files (often referred to as the "ContiLeaks") provided a rare, behind-the-curtain look at how a professionalized ransomware syndicate operates: : The logs revealed that Conti operated like
Other detailed breakdowns can be found on technical analysis sites like Krebs on Security and Check Point Research, which both offer deep dives into the social and technical dynamics found within those specific archives. : Discussions within the chats showed how the
: Discussions within the chats showed how the group prioritized targets based on their revenue and insurance policies to maximize payout potential.
A highly cited and "interesting" blog post analyzing this specific archive is by the researchers at Trellix. Key Insights from the Archive
: The leak was reportedly triggered by a pro-Ukrainian member of the group (or a researcher with access) after Conti leadership publicly declared support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Students at Discovery Ridge Elementary in O’Fallon, Missouri, were tattling and fighting more than they did before COVID and expecting the adults to soothe them. P.E. Teacher Chris Sevier thought free play might help kids become more mature and self regulating. In Play Club students organize their own fun and solve their own conflicts. An adult is present, but only as a “lifeguard.” Chris started a before-school Let Grow Play Club two mornings a week open to all the kids. He had 72 participate, with the K – 2nd graders one morning and the 3rd – 5th graders another.
Play has existed for as long as humans have been on Earth, and it’s not just us that play. Baby animals play…hence hours of videos on the internet of cute panda bears, rhinos, puppies, and almost every animal you can imagine. That play is critical to learning the skills to be a grown-up. So when did being a kids become a full-time job, with little time for “real” play? Our co-founder and play expert, Peter Gray, explains in this video produced by Stand Together.