Alcon, a global eye care and medical device company, was reportedly named in a cybersecurity incident in August 2026. A threat actor posted a claim on a dark web leak site stating that it had obtained data from the company.
The breach may have involved email addresses, names, phone numbers, and physical addresses. One claim suggests over 25 million Salesforce records containing some personally identifiable information (PII) were compromised, while another indicates 218,395 records. The full scope of affected individuals and specific data types has not been publicly confirmed by Alcon.
Details regarding the incident, such as official notification to consumers or regulatory bodies, have not yet been publicly disclosed. Further information may emerge as investigations continue.