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Ransomware attack by Deadlock · Disclosed August 24, 2026 · 🇿🇦 South Africa

furnbed.co.za

Date Disclosed
Aug 24, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Deadlock
101 total victims
Country
🇿🇦 South Africa
Industry
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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 furniture bargaining council FBC on its dark web leak site on 24 August 2026.the platform serves employers and employees in the south african furniture mattress and upholstery industry to handle legal and administrative processes.

About FBC

Furniture Bargaining Council in South Africa. This is the tariff council for the furniture, mattress and upholstery industry.The platform serves employers and employees in the industry in regions such as Gauteng, North West, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and the Free State to handle legal and administrative processes.

Source record: ransomware.live

About the Deadlock group

Deadlock has listed 95 victims since May 2026.

Incident Analysis

FBC was targeted by Deadlock ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 101 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on August 24, 2026, when FBC appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

FBC is based in South Africa . South Africa ranks #32 globally for ransomware attacks, with 93 victims in our database.

Deadlock typically employs a double extortion model: first exfiltrating sensitive data from the victim's systems, then deploying ransomware to encrypt files. Victims face two simultaneous threats — paying to restore access and paying to prevent publication of stolen data. The group's leak site publishes victim names and exfiltrated data as leverage.

Data source: This incident record is sourced from public ransomware group leak site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. Disclosure date reflects when the victim was published on the leak site, which may differ from the initial date of compromise. This platform does not publish or link to stolen data. Last data update: Sep 5, 2026 16:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was FBC attacked by ransomware?

Yes. FBC was listed as a victim of the Deadlock ransomware group on August 24, 2026. The organisation is based in South Africa. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked FBC?

FBC was attacked by Deadlock ransomware. Deadlock is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 101 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the FBC ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on FBC was disclosed on August 24, 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 FBC ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from FBC 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. Sensitive business data was likely targeted.

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.