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Contact us today to secure your business. image: https://prevent-ransomware.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_209412192.jpeg --- [![CHIPS Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC](https://prevent-ransomware.com/hubfs/chips_blue_logo_higher_res-20210817212617.png) Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC](https://prevent-ransomware.com) ☰ [About](https://prevent-ransomware.com/about) [Solutions](https://prevent-ransomware.com/solutions) [Industries](https://prevent-ransomware.com/industries) [Resources](https://prevent-ransomware.com/resources) [Partner With Us](https://prevent-ransomware.com/meetings/tony-chiappetta/30-minute-initial-meeting) [About](https://prevent-ransomware.com/about) [Solutions](https://prevent-ransomware.com/solutions) [Industries](https://prevent-ransomware.com/industries) [Resources](https://prevent-ransomware.com/resources) [Partner With Us](https://prevent-ransomware.com/meetings/tony-chiappetta/30-minute-initial-meeting) # Cybercrime Gangs Fin7 and Ex-Conti Merge: A Growing Cyber Threat ![Tony Chiappetta](https://prevent-ransomware.com/hubfs/Tony%20LinkedIn.jpg) by [Tony Chiappetta](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/author/tony-chiappetta) May 02, 2023 As technology continues to advance, the threat of cyber attacks on businesses continues to grow. Unfortunately, cybercrime gangs are also evolving, as evidenced by the recent merger of Fin7 and Ex-Conti. The two groups, both known for their sophisticated and successful hacking operations, have now joined forces to become an even bigger threat to businesses worldwide. [According to a recent article on The Hacker News](https://thehackernews.com/2023/04/fin7-and-ex-conti-cybercrime-gangs-join.html?m=1), Fin7 has been operating since at least 2015 and is responsible for stealing millions of credit card details from various companies. Ex-Conti, on the other hand, is known for its ransomware attacks on high-profile targets, including a major U.S. oil pipeline company. The merger of these two groups means that businesses must be more vigilant than ever in protecting their data and systems from cyber attacks. This is where AppGuard comes in. AppGuard is a revolutionary cybersecurity solution that protects businesses from all types of cyber-attacks, including those carried out by groups like Fin7 and Ex-Conti. By using patented technology that isolates and contains threats, AppGuard ensures that malicious software cannot spread throughout your network, even if it manages to bypass traditional security measures. As a business owner, you have a responsibility to protect your company from cyber-attacks. Don't wait until it's too late. [Contact us today](https://prevent-ransomware.com/getting-started) to learn more about how AppGuard can help prevent incidents like the recent Fin7 and Ex-Conti merger, and keep your business safe from harm. Like this article? Please share it with others! 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