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FrontierCo

Ransomware attack by Datacarry · Disclosed May 26, 2025 · 🇿🇦 South Africa

frontierco.co.za

Date Disclosed
May 26, 2025
2025
Threat Group
Datacarry
16 total victims
Country
🇿🇦 South Africa
Industry
Consumer Services

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Datacarry group

DataCarry is a ransomware and data-extortion operation first observed in May 2025, operating a double-extortion model with a Tor-hosted leak portal and claiming victims across insurance, healthcare, aerospace, legal, and retail sectors in at least six countries. Datacarry has listed 16 victims since June 2024.

Incident Analysis

FrontierCo was targeted by Datacarry ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 16 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on May 26, 2025, when FrontierCo appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

FrontierCo is based in South Africa , operating in the Consumer Services sector. South Africa ranks #32 globally for ransomware attacks, with 93 victims in our database.

Sector context: Organisations in this sector hold valuable data and operational systems that ransomware groups seek to exploit for financial gain through encryption and data exfiltration.

Datacarry 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 6, 2026 18:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was FrontierCo attacked by ransomware?

Yes. FrontierCo was listed as a victim of the Datacarry ransomware group on May 26, 2025. The organisation is based in South Africa and operates in the Consumer Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked FrontierCo?

FrontierCo was attacked by Datacarry ransomware. Datacarry is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 16 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the FrontierCo ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on FrontierCo was disclosed on May 26, 2025. 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 FrontierCo ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from FrontierCo 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 Consumer Services organisation, FrontierCo likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Datacarry attacks?

To defend against Datacarry 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.