The FBI estimates that more than 1,000 victims of the Conti
group have paid a total in excess of $150 million in ransomware payments, Price
said in a statement.
"In offering this reward, the United States
demonstrates its commitment to protecting potential ransomware victims around
the world from exploitation by cyber criminals," he said.
The reward comprises $10 million for the identification or
the location of leaders of the group, and $5 million for information that
results in the arrest of anyone conspiring with Conti.
Last year, the FBI said Conti was responsible for striking
16 medical and first responder networks in the US.
Price noted that Conti was blamed for an attack in April on
Costa Rica's tax and customs platforms, impacting the Central American
country's foreign trade.
In February, the Conti group vowed to attack enemies of the
Kremlin if they respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. © Reuters
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