Ransomware Group pear Hits: Austin Plastic Surgery Institute
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Austin Plastic Surgery Institute — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group pear. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-20T11:29:14.362112+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Austin Plastic Surgery Institute |
| Threat Group | pear |
| Summary | A center staffed by highly skilled plastic surgeons |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-18T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-20T11:29:14.362112+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | austinpsi.com |
| Business Sector | Healthcare |
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