Ransomware Group Deadlock Hits: Aeroklas Duys / Duys Engineering Group
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Aeroklas Duys / Duys Engineering Group — an organization based in ZA — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group Deadlock. This data breach, discovered on 2026-10-12T17:50:45.857578+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Aeroklas Duys / Duys Engineering Group |
| Threat Group | Deadlock |
| Summary | 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. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-10-12T17:50:44.540848+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-10-12T17:50:45.857578+00:00 |
| Region | ZA |
| Target Domain | aeroklasduys.co.za |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
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