Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Hattiesburg Eye Clinic
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Hattiesburg Eye Clinic — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-15T07:17:04.112705+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Hattiesburg Eye Clinic |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | hattiesburgeyeclinic.com zoominfo.com/c/hattiesburg-eye-clinic-pa/46138946 1974-founded family ophthalmology practice in Hattiesburg, Mississippi — started by Dr. David Richardson and now run by his son Dr. Ben Richardson, making it the region’s oldest and largest eye clinic (8 ophthalmologists + 1 optometrist, on-site surgery center and optical shop). Full-stack eye care under one roof: cataract surgery — including the first Light Adjustable Lens (RxSight LAL) in south Mississippi — LASIK, glaucoma (MIGS), retina injections, oculoplastics, pediatric and diabetic eye care. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-14T14:51:52+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-15T07:17:04.112705+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | hattiesburgeyeclinic.com |
| Business Sector | Healthcare |
How to reduce your ransomware risk
Most ransomware intrusions start with a stolen password or a phishing email. A few proactive steps sharply cut your exposure:
- realistic phishing tests — close the gap attackers exploit.
- train staff to spot attacks — close the gap attackers exploit.
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