What Is This About?

According to dark web monitoring sources, Northern New Jersey Eye Institute, P.A. of South Orange, New Jersey (“NNJEI””), may have experienced a data breach allegedly carried out by the threat group known as Interlock. Our firm is investigating this incident and would like to speak with current and former patients of The Center for Kidney Care.

What Happened?

On or around September 30, 2026, dark web monitoring websites including Ransomware.live detected that the cybercriminal threat group known as The Gentlemen had claimed to have breached data from NNJEI in a post made to The Gentlemen’s dark web leak site. The Gentlemen have not yet provided more information on the data they claim to have taken, but the group is known to target both internal company information and sensitive information belonging to patients.

As of publication, NNJEI has not confirmed the alleged breach’s authenticity. Details of the alleged breach, such the full scope of potentially affected information and the number of potentially affected individuals, remain under investigation.

What Information Was Impacted?

While NNJEI has not confirmed the alleged breach nor its associated details, based on the nature of ransom attacks on healthcare practices, the categories of information that may have been compromised may include, but are not limited to:

• Names;
• Health information such as info about medical treatment, condition, or diagnosis;
• Health insurance information;
• Contact information;
• Demographic information; and
• Other sensitive personal information and protected health information.

What Action Can You Take?

Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is investigating whether affected persons are entitled to compensation. If you are a current or former patient of NNJEI, there is no cost or obligation to participate. Follow the link below to find out about your rights and potential legal remedies available.