Pear Claims Ransomware Attack on Austin Plastic Surgery Institute
Summary
Ransomware.live lists Austin Plastic Surgery Institute as a victim claimed by the pear actor, citing the actor’s leak site. The post says the claim is unconfirmed.
Key points
- The monitoring record names Austin Plastic Surgery Institute, a US healthcare organization, as the claimed victim.
- The named actor is pear, and the record cites the actor’s leak site.
- The post says it is based on the group’s public claim and that the information cannot be confirmed.
- The record lists a publication date of August 18, 2026, and a discovery date of August 20, 2026.
Article Details
- Victim
- Austin Plastic Surgery Institute
- Claim Date
- 2026-08-18
- Encryption Status
- Unknown; the source reports a ransomware claim but does not confirm encryption.
- Exfiltration Status
- Unknown; the source does not confirm exfiltration.
- Leak Status
- Listed on pear's site; the source states that the claim's accuracy could not be confirmed.