Singaporean eye clinic serving over 73,000 patients hit by ransomware

Eye & Retina Surgeons, a private eye clinic in Singapore, was targeted by a ransomware attack on August 6. The attack compromised patient information, affecting over 73,000 individuals. However, no sensitive financial information was accessed. The clinic’s IT system has been restored securely and measures have been implemented to prevent future incidents. The Ministry of Health in Singapore is working with the clinic to identify the root cause and prevent similar attacks. The incident is part of a larger trend of increasing ransomware attacks in the country.