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Aurora Ransomware

Active

Threat actor group tracked in the global ransomware database Β· Last disclosure: May 12, 2026

Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) Double Extortion Target: Manufacturing
10
Total Victims
0.1% of all tracked
5
Countries Targeted
3
Sectors Targeted
2026
First Seen

Threat Actor Analysis

Aurora is a ransomware threat group that has disclosed 10 victims in publicly accessible leak site data, representing 0.1% of all ransomware attacks tracked in this database. The earliest victim disclosure attributed to Aurora in our dataset dates to May 2026.

Geographically, Aurora has targeted organisations in 5 countries. The most frequently targeted nation is United States with 5 victim organisations. Other heavily targeted nations include Canada, United Kingdom, Philippines.

Industry-wise, Aurora shows a concentration in the Manufacturing, Business Services, Transportation/Logistics sectors. These industries are frequently targeted because they manage sensitive data, critical operations, or have lower tolerance for operational downtime β€” conditions that increase ransom payment likelihood.

Like most modern ransomware operations, Aurora likely employs a double extortion model: encrypting victim files while simultaneously exfiltrating data, creating dual pressure to pay the ransom. Victim organisations that refuse payment face having their data published on the group's dark web leak site.

Note: This profile is generated from public leak site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. Data is updated automatically. The victim table below shows the 3 most recent cached victims; the total victim count (10) reflects the complete database.

Recent Victim Disclosures (3 cached of 10 total)

# Organization Country Sector Date
1
Avanti Windows & Doors
Avanti Windows & Doors
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States Manufacturing May 12, 2026
2
Startec Group of Companies
Startec Group of Companies
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ Philippines Business Services May 12, 2026
3
NorthWest Handling Systems
NorthWest Handling Systems
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada Transportation/Logistics May 12, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aurora ransomware?

Aurora is a ransomware threat group that has claimed 10 victims since its first known activity in May 2026. The group operates by infiltrating target networks, exfiltrating data, encrypting files, and threatening to publish stolen data on a dark web leak site if the ransom is not paid.

How many victims has Aurora attacked?

Aurora has claimed 10 victims in our database, representing 0.1% of all tracked ransomware attacks. The most targeted countries are United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Philippines.

Which countries does Aurora target?

Aurora has attacked organizations in 5 countries. The top targeted countries are: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Philippines.

Which industries does Aurora target?

Aurora most frequently targets the Manufacturing, Business Services, Transportation/Logistics sectors based on victim disclosures in our database.

Is Aurora still active?

Aurora's most recent victim disclosure in our database was on May 12, 2026. Ransomware groups frequently rebrand or go dormant; monitor this page and our ransomware map for the latest activity.