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aviwest.com

Listed by Alp-001 on · organisation based in France

aviwest.com

Disclosed
Apr 8, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Alp-001
17 victims listed
Country
France
#6 most targeted
Sector
Technology

ThreatAI analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Alp-001. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

About the Alp-001 group

⚠️ The group appears unreliable. Most, if not all, of its alleged victims cannot be verified. WE HAVE DECIDED TO REMOVE ENTRIES FOR THIS GROUP Alp-001 has listed 17 victims since March 2023.

Incident analysis

aviwest.com was listed by Alp-001 ransomware, a group with 17 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on April 8, 2026.

aviwest.com is based in France and operates in the Technology sector. France ranks #6 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 569 victims in this database.

Sector context. Technology companies hold intellectual property, customer data, and source code — all highly valuable assets. A successful ransomware attack can also put downstream customers at risk through supply chain exposure.

Alp-001 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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.

Frequently asked questions

Was aviwest.com attacked by ransomware?

Yes. aviwest.com was listed as a victim of the Alp-001 ransomware group on April 8, 2026. The organisation is based in France and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked aviwest.com?

aviwest.com was attacked by Alp-001 ransomware. Alp-001 is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 17 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the aviwest.com ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on aviwest.com was disclosed on April 8, 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 aviwest.com ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from aviwest.com 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 Technology organisation, aviwest.com likely held source code, intellectual property, and customer data.

How can organisations protect against Alp-001 attacks?

To defend against Alp-001 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.