"2016.7z" is a filename often associated with a high-profile cybercrime leak involving the Conti ransomware group . The Conti Ransomware Leak
The file (specifically often referred to as Pony Leak 2016.7z ) was a significant part of this dump. 2016.7z
: A dataset containing monthly average values of surface NO₂ in mainland China uses this name for its 2016 records. : The archive included usernames and passwords for
: The archive included usernames and passwords for email services like Gmail, Yahoo, and Mail.ru, as well as credentials for FTP, RDP, and SSH services from various organizations. as well as credentials for FTP
This leak provided security researchers with an unprecedented "inside look" at how a professional ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) organization operated, including their negotiation tactics, attack methods, and internal chat history . Other Uses
In early 2022, a Ukrainian security researcher—suspected of being a disgruntled member or affiliate of the Conti group—leaked a massive trove of internal data after the group publicly declared support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine.