Ransomware Attack at Security Firm, Andy Frain Services

December 29, 2025

INCIDENT

Security provider, Andy Frain Services (AFS) suffered an October 2024 data breach where 100,964 people fell victim to the hack.
Aurora, Illinois-based AFS said it discovered the breach on October 23, 2024. Ransomware gang Black Basta claimed responsibility for the breach in November 2024, saying it stole 750 GB of data from the private security firm.
In a letter to victims of the attack, Andy Frain did not mention if this was a ransomware attack or not. It did not verify the Black Basta claim.

Incident Date

October 23, 2024

Estimated Cost

unknown at this time

Type of Malware

No Malware identified

Threat Source