Tri-Century Eye Care Data Breach Leaves 200,000 Blinking in Shock!

Tri-Century Eye Care recently suffered a data breach affecting nearly 200,000 people. The Pear ransomware group claims responsibility, boasting a 3 Tb data haul. This breach leaked sensitive information from names to health details, all while proving that even eye care providers aren’t safe from digital mischief.

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Hot Take:

Looks like Tri-Century Eye Care could use a new prescription for security! With 200,000 pairs of eyes potentially watching them now, it seems they’ve got a bit more on their plate than just the usual eye charts. Here’s hoping they can “see” their way out of this one without needing a magnifying glass.

Key Points:

  • Tri-Century Eye Care data breach affects approximately 200,000 individuals.
  • Personal and health information of patients and employees was compromised.
  • The Pear ransomware group claims responsibility for the attack.
  • Over 3 Tb of data reportedly stolen, including sensitive personal and financial details.
  • Tri-Century Eye Care is among several eye care providers hit by data breaches this year.

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