Summary
On October 2, 2025, the ransomware group Qilin publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan (sagchip.org), a U.S.-based organization representing a small community of about 3,000 people located in Isabella County, near Mount Pleasant. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan |
| Domain | sagchip.org |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | Qilin |
| Date Reported | October 2, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
About the Organization
The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan is a small community located in Isabella County, near Mount Pleasant. The tribe owns various enterprises, including gas stations, a water park, and a hotel, contributing to the local economy.
About the Threat Actor Group
The Qilin group is known for targeting organizations across various sectors, demanding ransom payments to prevent the release of sensitive data. They have been active on the dark web, where they often leak data from victims who refuse to pay.
Proactive Response Measures
Organizations must take proactive measures to safeguard themselves from ransomware attacks. Darkweb monitoring plays a crucial role in detecting potential threats early. It is equally important to regularly check for email breaches using tools such as the Domain Breach Scan to ensure the security of company communications and data.
Recommendations
- Monitor your domains and email addresses for exposure using reputable threat intelligence tools.
- Conduct a full compromise assessment and incident response drill internally.
- Verify backups and ensure they are offline and ransomware-resistant.
- Educate staff on phishing, social engineering, and lateral movement techniques used by groups like Qilin.
- Engage with cyber forensics and legal counsel before initiating contact with threat actors.
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Disclaimer
The MSPDarkIntel team does not engage in the exfiltration, downloading, taking, hosting, viewing, reposting, or disclosure of any stolen information.
All breach data reported here is sourced from publicly available threat intelligence feeds for awareness and early-warning purposes only.
Our goal is to inform organizations of emerging threats so they can take timely defensive action.
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