Eye See Trouble: Massive Data Breach Hits Asheville Eye Associates

Asheville Eye Associates found themselves in a “see-rious” situation when a data breach stole the personal info of 147,000 individuals. While the DragonForce ransomware gang claims responsibility, AEA is offering free identity theft protection. Remember, folks, in the world of cybersecurity, hindsight is 20/20—or in this case, 2024!

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Published: June 16, 2025 12:23 pmAdded: June 16, 2025 at 5:34 amAssembled by: The Editor
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In a world where data breaches are as common as sliced bread, Asheville Eye Associates decided to join the club, with its own November 2024 breach. Who knew eye care could be so risky? But hey, it seems their vision for cybersecurity was a bit blurry. Maybe next time they’ll see it coming!

Key Points:

  • Asheville Eye Associates detected a data breach in November 2024, affecting 147,116 individuals.
  • Stolen information includes names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and health details.
  • Incident investigation concluded in April 2025, with no reports of identity theft yet.
  • The DragonForce ransomware gang claims responsibility, leaking 540 GB of data.
  • Impacted individuals are offered 12 months of free identity theft protection.

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