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SGS Co

Listed by Daixin on · organisation based in United States

sgsco.com

Disclosed
Sep 11, 2025
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Daixin
7 victims listed
Country
United States
#1 most targeted
Sector
Business Services

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Daixin group

Daixin Team is a ransomware and data extortion group active since at least June 2022, exclusively targeting the US Healthcare and Public Health sector by encrypting EHR and diagnostic systems and exfiltrating patient data to pressure victims into paying ransoms. Daixin has listed 21 victims since August 2022.

Incident analysis

SGS Co was listed by Daixin ransomware, a group with 7 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on September 11, 2025.

SGS Co is based in United States and operates in the Business Services sector. United States ranks #1 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 10,230 victims in this database.

Sector context. Business services firms often have access to multiple client environments, making them high-value pivot points for ransomware operators seeking to maximise impact across multiple victim organisations.

Daixin typically follows a double extortion model: data is exfiltrated from the victim's systems before files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished. The leak site, where this listing appeared, is the lever for the second demand.

Frequently asked questions

Was SGS Co attacked by ransomware?

Yes. SGS Co was listed as a victim of the Daixin ransomware group on September 11, 2025. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Business Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked SGS Co?

SGS Co was attacked by Daixin ransomware. Daixin is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 7 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the SGS Co ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on SGS Co was disclosed on September 11, 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 SGS Co ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from SGS Co 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 Business Services organisation, SGS Co likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Daixin attacks?

To defend against Daixin 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.