What Is This About?

According to dark web monitoring sources, Horizon Eye Specialists & LASIK Center (“HESLC”), a multi-location provider specializing in eye and vision care in Arizona, may have experienced a data breach allegedly carried out by the threat group known as Booba Project. Our firm is investigating this incident and would like to speak with current and former patients of HESLC.

What Happened?

On or around October 27, 2026, dark web monitoring websites including Ransomware.live detected that the cybercriminal threat group known as Booba Project had claimed to have breached data from HESLC in a post made to the threat group’s dark web leak site. Booba Project claims to have stolen 121 gigabytes (121 GB) of files from HESLC. At this time, Booba Project has not made more detailed claims about the data they claim to possess.

As of publication, HESLC 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 HESLC 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:

• 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 Horizon Eye Specialists & LASIK Center, there is no cost or obligation to participate. Follow the link below to find out about your rights and potential legal remedies available.