DaVita Inc. Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving DaVita Inc..
•Discovered on February 21, 2026.
•Affects individuals in: California.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

DaVita Inc., a Colorado-based healthcare provider, experienced a ransomware attack in 2025 that was disclosed through a data breach report and later confirmed in an earnings call transcript. This cyber incident negatively impacted the company's U.S. dialysis business, leading to a $70 million reduction in revenue and operations.

The breach affected an estimated 2,689,826 individuals. The specific types of data exposed, the states affected, and whether the breach involved SSN, medical, or financial data have not been publicly confirmed. Official notification details also remain unclear.

Details can emerge later, and notices may be delayed.

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Complete

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Current

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

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Case Status:

Monitoring

We're monitoring this situation for developments.

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