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Ransomware group thegentlemen hits Northern NJ Eye Institute
Northern NJ Eye Institute — a healthcare target operating in US has been listed by the thegentlemen ransomware group on 2026-09-29. The information below reflects what the threat actor has publicly claimed on their leak site; the details have not been independently verified.
Incident Report
| Target Organization | Northern NJ Eye Institute |
|---|---|
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | nnjei.com zoominfo.com/c/northern-nj-eye-institute/70059294 Northern New Jersey Eye Institute / NNJEI (30+ years, nnjei.com, South Orange, NJ) is a family-run ophthalmology practice and ambulatory surgery center with clinics in South Orange, West Caldwell and Elizabeth. It treats cataracts (its signature "no-needle, no-stitch, no-patch" surgery), LASIK/LASEK/PRK vision correction, glaucoma, corneal and retinal disease, diabetic eye care and cosmetic eye services, with its own AAAHC-accredited operating room and acceptance of Medicare plus 13+ insurance plans. Its standout edge is clinical research: lead surgeon Charles J. Crane, MD (4.9/5 from 127 Zocdoc reviews, NJ Top Docs 2024) was among the first ~100 doctors in the US to implant the Glaukos iDose TR and among fewer than 15 in FDA trials for iStent infinite — pioneering MIGS glaucoma treatments, with results published in 2025–26 journals. The practice books about $3.2M revenue with 15–18 staff and holds a solid 79/100 CMS MIPS |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-29 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-30 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | nnjei.com |
| Business Sector | Healthcare |
| Severity | MEDIUM |
Claim by thegentlemen
nnjei.com zoominfo.com/c/northern-nj-eye-institute/70059294 Northern New Jersey Eye Institute / NNJEI (30+ years, nnjei.com, South Orange, NJ) is a family-run ophthalmology practice and ambulatory surgery center with clinics in South Orange, West Caldwell and Elizabeth. It treats cataracts (its signature "no-needle, no-stitch, no-patch" surgery), LASIK/LASEK/PRK vision correction, glaucoma, corneal and retinal disease, diabetic eye care and cosmetic eye services, with its own AAAHC-accredited operating room and acceptance of Medicare plus 13+ insurance plans. Its standout edge is clinical research: lead surgeon Charles J. Crane, MD (4.9/5 from 127 Zocdoc reviews, NJ Top Docs 2024) was among the first ~100 doctors in the US to implant the Glaukos iDose TR and among fewer than 15 in FDA trials for iStent infinite — pioneering MIGS glaucoma treatments, with results published in 2025–26 journals. The practice books about $3.2M revenue with 15–18 staff and holds a solid 79/100 CMS MIPS
Posted by the thegentlemen threat actor on its public leak site. This is the group's own statement and has not been independently verified by HackerFeeds.
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