[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f29w6uqlbqt7xw":3},{"success":4,"breach":5},true,{"_id":6,"name":7,"title":8,"slug":9,"domain":10,"breachDate":11,"addedDate":12,"publishedAt":13,"modifiedDate":14,"contentUpdatedAt":14,"source":15,"sourceUrl":16,"sourceUrls":17,"pwnCount":20,"affectedCount":20,"affectedCountStatus":21,"affectedCountLowerBound":13,"affectedCountUnit":22,"hasEnglishDescription":4,"contentLocale":23,"availableLocales":24,"translations":26,"severity":29,"dataClasses":30,"description":38,"seoTitle":39,"seoDescription":40,"logoUrl":41,"isVerified":4,"isSensitive":4,"isSpamList":42,"isMalware":42,"company":43},"6a4f6bc746370b799bce5f47","Eyemart Express 2026","Eyemart Express 2026 Data Breach","eyemart-express-2026","eyemartexpress.com","2026-02-13T00:00:00.000Z","2026-07-09T09:37:10.883Z",null,"2026-07-29T11:15:11.097Z","Data breach","https:\u002F\u002Foag.ca.gov\u002Fecrime\u002Fdatabreach\u002Freports\u002Fsb24-626998",[16,18,19],"https:\u002F\u002Foag.my.site.com\u002Fdatasecuritybreachreport\u002Fapex\u002FDataSecurityReportsPage","https:\u002F\u002Focrportal.hhs.gov\u002Focr\u002Fbreach\u002Fbreach_report_hip.jsf",189450,"known","people","en",[23,25],"tr",{"en":27,"tr":28},{"slug":9},{"slug":9},"High",[31,32,33,34,35,36,37],"Names","Physical addresses","Social security numbers","Driver's license numbers","Dates of birth","Medical information","Health insurance information","\u003Cp>The Eyemart Express 2026 data breach is a high-sensitivity incident affecting personal and health information associated with Eyemart Express, which provides optical retail services across the United States. In publicly available regulatory records, the incident has been associated with the date February 13, 2026, a state-level notification was issued on April 17, 2026, and a later Texas Attorney General record reported 189,450 affected people nationwide. The types of information confirmed in regulatory records include name, address, Social Security number, driver’s license number, date of birth, medical information, and health insurance information. This record has been prepared to allow users to accurately assess the date, scope, type of data, and risk level regarding the Eyemart Express data breach.Although some publicly available claims refer to broader corporate file types, the main data classes are limited only to fields verified in regulatory records.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Leaked Data Types and Risks\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Among the verified data types are basic identity information such as name and address, strong authentication fields such as Social Security number, driver’s license number, and date of birth, as well as medical information and health insurance details. The presence of these fields together allows attackers to target a person not only financially but also through health and insurance processes. The Social Security number can be used for fraudulent credit applications, tax fraud, and identity theft. Since the driver’s license number serves as a government-issued ID, it can be misused in opening fake accounts and identity verification processes.Medical information and health insurance information carry a high risk in terms of fraudulent insurance claims, creating false health records, targeted fraud messages, and loss of personal privacy. Mentioning health and identity information together in an organization providing optical services, such as Eyemart Express, makes the records more sensitive than ordinary retail breaches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Verified Scope and Boundaries\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Public regulatory records show the incident date as February 13, 2026, ; a later Texas Attorney General record reports a nationwide total of 189,450 people, including 45,460 Texas residents. State-level reporting has verified fields such as name, address, Social Security number, driver’s license number, date of birth, medical information, and health insurance details. In contrast, public regulatory entries do not provide a detailed, separate explanation of which types of information were affected for each individual. Therefore, data classes indicate the validated categories that may be present within the record; it should not be assumed that all fields are available for every affected person. While claims concerning larger data volumes or corporate file types appear in some public sources, they have not been added to this record as primary data fields.Thus, the fields shown to the user have been kept limited to verifiable regulatory records. The later Texas Attorney General record is used for the current nationwide total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>User Groups at Risk\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The main group at risk may be people who have had an eye exam, prescription glasses, contact lenses, optical products, or insurance-related transactions through Eyemart Express. Since the company's store network spreads across many states, the risk should not be considered limited to a single city or state. Customers using health insurance information, people carrying out transactions with an ID card, users with birth date and address information in their accounts, and those who have previously used store services should take this record into account. Users with Social Security numbers or driver's license information are at higher risk of financial identity theft and fraudulent account openings.Users with medical information or health insurance information carry additional risks in terms of fake health service claims, insurance fraud, and misuse of personal health information. Therefore, not only financial accounts but also health insurance statements and optical service records should be monitored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Urgent Measures to Be Taken\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Users who think they may be associated with Eyemart Express should first carefully review any notification letters or official account messages they receive. If information such as name, address, date of birth, Social Security number, or driver's license details is affected, credit reports should be regularly monitored, and if necessary, options such as credit freezing or fraud alerts should be considered. Individuals using health insurance should check explanation forms for any services, prescriptions, payments, or provider records they do not recognize. Requests for personal information received via phone, email, or text message under the name of Eyemart Express, an insurance company, or eye care service should not be responded to without verification through independent channels.In cases where the same password is used on different accounts, passwords should be changed and multi-factor authentication should be enabled. Individuals whose driver's license number may have been affected should check with their state's motor vehicles or identification unit for what protective steps can be taken regarding suspicious use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Long-Term Security Strategies\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>In such incidents, the risk may emerge even months later; because Social Security numbers, birth dates, driver’s license numbers, and health insurance information are data that remain valid for a long time. Users should periodically review their credit reports, bank and credit card transactions, health insurance statements, and relevant healthcare records. Even if no suspicious activity is observed, fraud messages containing identity information may increase, so payment, appointment, refund, or insurance update requests coming using the institution’s name should be handled carefully. From a corporate perspective, the incident shows that customer identity documents, insurance information, and health records in health-related retail services should be protected with privilege limits.Not keeping sensitive records longer than necessary, reviewing access logs, implementing multi-factor authentication on employee accounts, and regularly testing incident response plans can reduce the impact of similar incidents. On the user side, credit locks, account alerts, and monitoring health insurance activity provide permanent protection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Ongoing Monitoring for Affected People\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Eyemart Express customers who receive a notice should review the data fields stated in their own letters. If a Social Security number, driver’s-license number, or birth date was affected, monitor credit reports and new-account applications; if medical or health-insurance information was involved, review patient accounts, insurance explanations, and unfamiliar service claims. Unexpected links using the name of Eyemart Express, an insurer, or a healthcare provider should be verified through an independent channel, and identity details should not be shared.\u003C\u002Fp>","Eyemart Express 2026 Data Breach (189.5 Thousand People Affected)","Eyemart Express 2026 Data Breach. 189.5 Thousand people affected are reported. Reported data: Names, Physical addresses, Social security numbers. 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