What Is This About?

According to dark web monitoring sources, Beach Eye Medical Group of California may have experienced a data breach allegedly carried out by the threat group known as Dark Project. Our firm is investigating this incident and would like to speak with current and former patients of Beach Eye Medical Group (“Beach Eye”).

What Happened?

On or around October 20, 2026, dark web monitoring websites including Ransomware.live detected that the cybercriminal threat group known as Dark Project had claimed to have breached data from Beach Eye in a post made to the threat group’s dark web leak site. Dark Project claims to have stolen 200 gigabytes (200 GB) of what it describes as confidential information, including patient information and medical records.

As of publication, Beach Eye 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 Beach Eye Medical Group has not confirmed the alleged breach nor its associated details, based on the nature of ransom attacks on healthcare practices and claims made by the Dark Project group, the categories of information that may have been compromised may include:

• 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 any Beach Eye location or provider, there is no cost or obligation to participate. Follow the link below to find out about your rights and potential legal remedies available.