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According to dark web monitoring sources, Austin Plastic Surgery Institute (“APSI”) of Texas may have experienced a data breach allegedly carried out by the threat group known as PEAR (Pure Extraction and Ransom). Our firm is investigating this incident and would like to speak with current and former patients of APSI.
On or around August 20, 2026, dark web monitoring websites including Ransomware.live detected that the cybercriminal threat group known as PEAR had claimed a breach of Austin Plastic Surgery Institute’s systems in a post made to the group’s dark web leak site. PEAR claims to have exfiltrated 2.7 terabytes (2.7 TB) of data from APSI, allegedly including, among other things, patient personal information, medical information, and medical records including nude patient photos.
As of publication, APSI has not confirmed the alleged breach’s authenticity. Details of the alleged breach, such the full scope of potentially affected information, remain under investigation.
While APSI has not confirmed the alleged breach nor its associated details, based on allegations made by the ransom group PEAR, the following categories of information may have been compromised:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is investigating whether affected persons are entitled to compensation. If you are a current or former patient of Austin Plastic Surgery there is no cost or obligation to participate. Follow the link below to find out about your rights and potential legal remedies available.
Austin Plastic Surgery Institute, based in Austin, Texas, is a medical practice offering a variety of plastic surgery, non-surgical treatment, and medical spa services to the community in Central Texas.
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