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Ransomware Victim Healthcare

Elixi International SA

Ransomware attack by Spacebears · Disclosed August 10, 2026 · 🇨🇭 Switzerland

www.elixi-int.com

Date Disclosed
Aug 10, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Spacebears
160 total victims
Country
🇨🇭 Switzerland
Industry
Healthcare

ThreatAI Analysis

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

Spacebears listed Elixi International SA on its dark web leak site on 10 August 2026. The Swiss pharmaceutical distributor specializes in the global supply of medicinal products, including unlicensed ones for patient access programs.

About Elixi International SA

Elixi International SA is a Swiss pharmaceutical distributor (headquartered in Chiasso, founded in 2016) specializing in the global supply of both licensed and unlicensed medicinal products, including expanded access programs for patients.The company operates on a B2B model, serving hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies, ensuring quality through its Swissmedic license and robotic authenticity control systems, while prioritizing the rapid delivery of life-saving medicines.In addition to Switzerland, it has offices in Singapore.-SQL Data-Personal information of employees and clients-Financial documents https://www.elixi-int.com/

Source record: ransomware.live

About the Spacebears group

Space Bears is a double-extortion ransomware group that emerged in April 2024, distinguished by a professional "corporate" aesthetic on its leak site, leveraging Phobos RaaS infrastructure and targeting small-to-medium organizations in manufacturing, technology, and healthcare across the US and Europe. Spacebears has listed 147 victims since April 2024.

Incident Analysis

Elixi International SA was targeted by Spacebears ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 160 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on August 10, 2026, when Elixi International SA appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Elixi International SA is based in Switzerland , operating in the Healthcare sector. Switzerland ranks #13 globally for ransomware attacks, with 194 victims in our database.

Sector context: Healthcare organisations are high-value ransomware targets because patient data is extremely sensitive, regulatory penalties for breaches are severe, and operational downtime can threaten patient safety — all factors that increase ransom payment pressure.

Spacebears 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 20:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Elixi International SA attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Elixi International SA was listed as a victim of the Spacebears ransomware group on August 10, 2026. The organisation is based in Switzerland and operates in the Healthcare sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Elixi International SA?

Elixi International SA was attacked by Spacebears ransomware. Spacebears is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 160 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Elixi International SA ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Elixi International SA was disclosed on August 10, 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 Elixi International SA ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Elixi International SA 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 Healthcare organisation, Elixi International SA likely held patient records, medical data, and personally identifiable information (PII).

How can organisations protect against Spacebears attacks?

To defend against Spacebears 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.