Ransomware by safepay targeted palmettoeyeinstitute.com in the US, impacting the ophthalmology practice founded by Dr. Prat Itharat, a board-certified cataract surgeon and provider of comprehensive eye care. The incident disrupted operations and threatened data availability, culminating in consequences for patients and staff in #UnitedStates
Incident Details
- Victim: palmettoeyeinstitute.com
- Sector: Healthcare
- Country: US
- Actor: safepay
- Source: http://safepaypfxntwixwjrlcscft433ggemlhgkkdupi2ynhtcmvdgubmoyd.onion/blog/post/palmettoeyeinstitutecom/
- Discovered: 2026-09-08T19:50:00.932764+00:00
- Published: 2026-09-08T19:49:46.054188+00:00
Information
- The practice was founded by Dr. Prat Itharat, a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract surgery and comprehensive eye care.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "safepay". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.