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Aeroklas Duys / Duys Engineering Group

Listed by Deadlock on · organisation based in South Africa

aeroklasduys.co.za

Disclosed
Oct 12, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Deadlock
109 victims listed
Country
South Africa
#31 most targeted
Sector
Manufacturing

ThreatAI analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Deadlock. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

Deadlock listed Aeroklas Duys / Duys Engineering Group on its dark web leak site on 12 October 2026. The specialized automotive manufacturing company was formed as a joint venture between Duys Engineering Group and Aeroklas.

About Aeroklas Duys / Duys Engineering Group

Aeroklas Duys (Pty) Ltd a specialized automotive manufacturing company It was formed as a strategic joint venture between the Duys Engineering Group and Aeroklas (a prominent global automotive accessory manufacturer owned by the Eastern Polymer Group of Thailand). Duys Engineering Group an industrial and mechanical engineering firm founded in South Africa in 1960.

Source record: ransomware.live

About the Deadlock group

Deadlock has listed 104 victims since May 2026.

Incident analysis

Aeroklas Duys / Duys Engineering Group was listed by Deadlock ransomware, a group with 109 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on October 12, 2026.

Aeroklas Duys / Duys Engineering Group is based in South Africa and operates in the Manufacturing sector. South Africa ranks #31 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 110 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.

Deadlock 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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.

Source. Public leak-site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. The disclosure date is when the listing was published, which can differ from the date of compromise. This site does not publish or link to stolen data. Last updated .

Frequently asked questions

Was Aeroklas Duys / Duys Engineering Group attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Aeroklas Duys / Duys Engineering Group was listed as a victim of the Deadlock ransomware group on October 12, 2026. The organisation is based in South Africa and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Aeroklas Duys / Duys Engineering Group?

Aeroklas Duys / Duys Engineering Group was attacked by Deadlock ransomware. Deadlock is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 109 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Aeroklas Duys / Duys Engineering Group ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Aeroklas Duys / Duys Engineering Group was disclosed on October 12, 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 Aeroklas Duys / Duys Engineering Group ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Aeroklas Duys / Duys Engineering Group 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, Aeroklas Duys / Duys Engineering Group likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Deadlock attacks?

To defend against Deadlock 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.