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.