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Avanti Windows & Doors

Listed by Aurora on · organisation based in United States

Avanti Windows & Doors

Disclosed
May 12, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Aurora
58 victims listed
Country
United States
#1 most targeted
Sector
Manufacturing

ThreatAI analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Aurora. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

About the Aurora group

Aurora is a ransomware group associated with a multi-purpose Go-based malware distributed by multiple criminal teams from mid-2022, also sold as an infostealer/botnet under the same name on underground forums. Aurora has listed 42 victims since April 2026.

Incident analysis

Avanti Windows & Doors was listed by Aurora ransomware, a group with 58 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on May 12, 2026.

Avanti Windows & Doors is based in United States and operates in the Manufacturing sector. United States ranks #1 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 10,151 victims in this database.

Sector context. Manufacturing companies are frequently targeted because production downtime directly translates to financial loss. Ransomware operators exploit this time-sensitivity to demand higher ransoms and faster payment.

Aurora typically follows a double extortion model: data is exfiltrated from the victim's systems before files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished. The leak site, where this listing appeared, is the lever for the second demand.

Source. Public leak-site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. The disclosure date is when the listing was published, which can differ from the date of compromise. This site does not publish or link to stolen data. Last updated .

Frequently asked questions

Was Avanti Windows & Doors attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Avanti Windows & Doors was listed as a victim of the Aurora ransomware group on May 12, 2026. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Avanti Windows & Doors?

Avanti Windows & Doors was attacked by Aurora ransomware. Aurora is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 58 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Avanti Windows & Doors ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Avanti Windows & Doors was disclosed on May 12, 2026. This date reflects when the victim was published on the threat group's leak site, which may differ from the actual date of initial compromise.

What data was stolen in the Avanti Windows & Doors ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Avanti Windows & Doors has not been independently verified by this platform. Ransomware groups typically exfiltrate data before encrypting systems and use the threat of publication to pressure victims. As a Manufacturing organisation, Avanti Windows & Doors likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Aurora attacks?

To defend against Aurora and similar threat actors, organisations should: maintain regular offline backups tested for restoration; implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement; deploy multi-factor authentication on all remote access; use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools; conduct regular phishing and security awareness training; and monitor threat intelligence feeds for indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with active groups.