In today’s rapidly evolving cyber landscape, state-sponsored attacks are no longer a distant threat. They are here—and they’re targeting the healthcare sector. Cloud 10, recently intercepted and stopped a Chinese state-sponsored cyberattack as it was unfolding—in real time—on the network of one of our eye care clients.
In 2025, U.S. eye care practices face more than just HIPAA compliance headaches and staff shortages—they’re now on the front lines of cyberwarfare. With escalating tensions between the United States, Russia, China, and the Middle east, healthcare sectors especially smaller practices like optometry clinics—have become prime targets for foreign-backed cyberattacks.
In the world of eye care, precision is everything—from diagnostic equipment to patient records. But what happens when your technology fails at the worst possible moment? The doctor may be in, but if the server is down, appointments get delayed, records become inaccessible, and patient trust starts to erode