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Evosys Laser GmbH

Listed by Aurora on · organisation based in Germany

Evosys Laser GmbH

Disclosed
Jul 30, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Aurora
58 victims listed
Country
Germany
#2 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 Evosys Laser GmbH

[manufacturer] Evosys Laser GmbH — an Erlangen-based industrial laser welding systems manufacturer with ~130 employees, subsidiaries in the US, China, and a string of Tier 1 automotive customers. The dataset is the complete corporate repository, spanning every business function: 130 employees' complete HR files — employment contracts, salary histories, bank IBANs, tax IDs, social insurance numbers, pension records, medical examinations, disciplinary warnings, and two confirmed minors' health records. <censored> <censored> Complete server infrastructure map via mRemoteNG XML — 7 servers named, domain admin credentials, internal IPs. The Citrix admin password is Password1. 326 GB of customer project data — laser welding process parameters, CAD files, robot control software, and the award-winning AQW process know-how. Complete financial history — Jahresabschlüsse (2015–2025), P&L forecasts through 2028, cash positions, investor documents, executive compensation. Attorney-client privileged communications (230 MB) and whistleblower reports under HinSchG. Industrial control data — robot SRS source code, PLC programs, nginx private keys for laser system web interfaces, VPN configurations for customer site remote access.

Source record: ransomware.live

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

Evosys Laser GmbH was listed by Aurora ransomware, a group with 58 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on July 30, 2026.

Evosys Laser GmbH is based in Germany and operates in the Manufacturing sector. Germany ranks #2 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 1,006 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.

Frequently asked questions

Was Evosys Laser GmbH attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Evosys Laser GmbH was listed as a victim of the Aurora ransomware group on July 30, 2026. The organisation is based in Germany and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Evosys Laser GmbH?

Evosys Laser GmbH 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 Evosys Laser GmbH ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Evosys Laser GmbH was disclosed on July 30, 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 Evosys Laser GmbH ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Evosys Laser GmbH 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, Evosys Laser GmbH 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.