Avanpost

Avanpost, alsoknown as Avanpost.ru, is a cybersecurity firm headquartered in Russia. The organisation operates within the cybersecurity sector, focusing on security‑related activities. It serves customers that depend on its expertise to address cyber threats. The firm’s core activity is providing protective measures for information technology environments. Its market orientation is primarily toward Russian‑based clients seeking cybersecurity solutions. The company’s headquarters in Russia situates it within the national security industry landscape.

On June 29 2024, the pro‑Ukrainian hacker group Cyber Anarchy Squad claimed responsibility for a cyberattack against Avanpost. The attackers asserted that they encrypted more than four hundred virtual machines and physical workstations belonging to the firm. They also stated that they destroyed over sixty terabytes of data and leaked approximately three hundred ninety gigabytes of allegedly sensitive information. Avanpost acknowledged a serious breach that impacted its infrastructure and advised customers to update their credentials. The company urged reliance on official communications while the attackers shared purported internal data via Telegram and Mega. The authenticity of the leaked material remains unverified, and the incident highlights the scale of the disruption experienced by the organisation.