On July 29, 2023, Modern Eyez, a New Mexico-based optometry practice operating since 2003, appeared on the leak site of the nokoyawa ransomware group. The listing states that internal files were exfiltrated during a ransomware attack. The practice serves patients in Rio Rancho and surrounding communities with vision examinations and personalized optometric services. Anyone who has visited Modern Eyez for care in the past two decades may have personal information now at risk.
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Details from the Leak Site
The primary disclosure on the nokoyawa leak site states that internal files were exfiltrated from Modern Eyez. The listing does not quantify how many patient records were affected, nor does it specify the exact types of data taken. It simply states that the files were obtained in a ransomware incident and gives the company until a set deadline to negotiate before further publication. Public mirrors of the leak site, such as ransomware.live, preserve this original posting with its timestamp of July 29, 2023. No additional detail about stolen data categories, such as names, addresses, Social Security numbers, insurance information, or medical histories, is provided in the listing itself.
Why This Matters for You and Your Family
Patient records from an optometry practice often contain full names, dates of birth, home addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, insurance details, and sometimes Social Security numbers for billing. Even without an exact count, the exposure of such information from a long-established local provider means thousands of families in the Rio Rancho area could be affected. Once this data leaves the clinic’s control, it can be sold, combined with other stolen records, or used to fuel identity theft, fraudulent tax filings, or medical fraud in your name. Your family’s vision-care history is now part of a criminal marketplace that does not respect privacy or deadlines.
Doxxing and Identity-Chain Risks
Medical and optometry breaches frequently serve as the starting point for larger doxxing chains. An attacker who obtains your name, address, and date of birth from Modern Eyez can cross-reference it with credential leaks from other services, gaming platforms, or social-media accounts. This creates a detailed profile that links your real identity to online handles, children’s accounts, and household devices. The result is increased risk of account takeovers, SIM-swapping, or targeted harassment. Credential leaks like this one regularly cascade into gaming-account compromises, especially for families where children reuse email addresses or passwords across services.