On November 14, 2014, the Reeve-Woods Eye Center experienced a data breach after discovering malware on its systems. The incident potentially compromised patients' protected health information (PHI), including names, Social Security numbers, and medical history. While the malware was detected, investigations found no evidence that unauthorized third parties had accessed or exfiltrated the data. The breach raised concerns about the security of sensitive patient records, though no immediate financial, reputational, or operational harm was confirmed. The incident highlighted vulnerabilities in the center’s cybersecurity defenses, particularly in safeguarding personally identifiable information (PII) and health records, which are high-value targets for cybercriminals. Authorities were notified as part of compliance protocols, but the lack of confirmed data theft limited the immediate fallout. However, the exposure of such sensitive data posed inherent risks, including potential identity theft or fraud if the information had been accessed without detection.