Aveva Data Breach: Mimori Ransomware Claim (Oct 2026)
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Aveva — an organization based in GB — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group Mimori. This data breach, discovered on 2026-10-20T13:44:30.016847+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Aveva |
| Threat Group | Mimori |
| Summary | AVEVA is a British multinational industrial software company headquartered in Cambridge, England, and operating as an autonomous business unit of Schneider Electric. It provides engineering, design, operations management, data visualization, asset performance, and cloud-based industrial intelligence solutions for sectors including oil and gas, power, chemicals, manufacturing, marine, mining, and infrastructure. AVEVA’s technology helps thousands of enterprises worldwide optimize industrial processes, improve operational efficiency, and support digital transformation across complex engineering and asset lifecycle management.
Sector: Technology – Files: 177234 – Publication planned: 2026-10-23T19:09:39Z |
| Date of Breach | 2026-10-20T13:44:05.291454+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-10-20T13:44:30.016847+00:00 |
| Region | GB |
| Target Domain | aveva.com |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
How to reduce your ransomware risk
Most ransomware intrusions start with a stolen password or a phishing email. A few proactive steps sharply cut your exposure:
- phishing simulation — close the gap attackers exploit.
- security awareness training — close the gap attackers exploit.
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