Ransom! American Vanguard

The threat actor Osiris has claimed to have compromised American Vanguard, a US-based agricultural chemicals company, potentially risking proprietary research, client data, and operational continuity. The impacted country is #UnitedStates.

Incident Details

  • Victim: American Vanguard
  • Sector: Manufacturing
  • Country: US
  • Actor: osiris
  • Source:
  • Discovered: 2026-01-09 23:59:38.468812
  • Published: 2026-01-09 00:00:00.000000

Information

  • American Vanguard Corporation is a U.S.-based company specializing in agricultural chemicals.
  • It focuses on crop protection products such as herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and fumigants.
  • Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Newport Beach, California.
  • Markets products under the AMVAC brand and other specialized labels for global agricultural markets.
  • Employs research and development, strategic acquisitions, and sustainable practices to improve crop yields and reduce environmental impact.
  • Invests in greener alternatives to traditional chemicals and emphasizes innovation in pest control solutions.
  • Is a publicly traded company listed on NYSE as AVD.
  • Its financial performance is influenced by agricultural trends and regulatory changes.

Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "osiris". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.

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