Randleman Eye Center became a victim of a malware attack.
Some of their systems were accessed by an unauthorized person.
On around January 10, 2020 malware was introduced by an unknown third party into some of their systems.
This malware encrypted certain files, including on a server that contained patient-protected health information.
The affected data included first and last names, date of birth, gender, and digital retinal images.
Source: https://www.databreaches.net/nc-randleman-eye-center-discloses-malware-attack/
TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/the-eye-care-center
"id": "the209231222",
"linkid": "the-eye-care-center",
"type": "Malware",
"date": "01/2020",
"severity": "50",
"impact": "2",
"explanation": "Attack limited on finance or reputation"{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Healthcare',
'name': 'Randleman Eye Center',
'type': 'Healthcare'}],
'attack_vector': 'Unauthorized System Access',
'data_breach': {'personally_identifiable_information': True,
'sensitivity_of_data': 'High',
'type_of_data_compromised': ['First and last names',
'Date of birth',
'Gender',
'Digital retinal images']},
'description': 'Randleman Eye Center experienced a malware attack where an '
'unauthorized person accessed their systems and encrypted '
'files, including patient-protected health information.',
'impact': {'data_compromised': ['First and last names',
'Date of birth',
'Gender',
'Digital retinal images']},
'ransomware': {'data_encryption': True},
'threat_actor': 'Unknown Third Party',
'title': 'Randleman Eye Center Malware Attack',
'type': 'Malware Attack'}