Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Northern NJ Eye Institute
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Northern NJ Eye Institute — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-30T03:36:33.004280+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Northern NJ Eye Institute |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | nnjei.com zoominfo.com/c/northern-nj-eye-institute/70059294 Northern New Jersey Eye Institute / NNJEI (30+ years, nnjei.com, South Orange, NJ) is a family-run ophthalmology practice and ambulatory surgery center with clinics in South Orange, West Caldwell and Elizabeth. It treats cataracts (its signature “no-needle, no-stitch, no-patch” surgery), LASIK/LASEK/PRK vision correction, glaucoma, corneal and retinal disease, diabetic eye care and cosmetic eye services, with its own AAAHC-accredited operating room and acceptance of Medicare plus 13+ insurance plans. Its standout edge is clinical research: lead surgeon Charles J. Crane, MD (4.9/5 from 127 Zocdoc reviews, NJ Top Docs 2024) was among the first ~100 doctors in the US to implant the Glaukos iDose TR and among fewer than 15 in FDA trials for iStent infinite — pioneering MIGS glaucoma treatments, with results published in 2025–26 journals. The practice books about $3.2M revenue with 15–18 staff and holds a solid 79/100 CMS MIPS |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-29T15:50:56+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-30T03:36:33.004280+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | nnjei.com |
| Business Sector | Healthcare |
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