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Gila Health Resources Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Gila Health Resources.
•Discovered on August 11, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: SSN.
•Affects individuals in: Texas, Vermont, Illinois, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

The Gila Health Resources breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

In August 2026, Gila Health Resources experienced a data breach that originated with its third-party vendor, Aesto Health, a data migration and archiving company. The incident was reported via state Attorney General filings, with an Illinois notice date of August 5, 2026, and Texas and Vermont reports around August 7, 2026. Gila Health Resources is a multispecialty medical provider with locations in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Colorado.

The breach explicitly confirmed the exposure of Social Security numbers (SSNs). Some reports also mentioned medical information. At least 1,157 Texas residents were affected, as detailed in the Texas notice. The full, company-wide count of affected individuals has not been publicly disclosed by Gila Health Resources.

Attorneys are investigating the incident for a potential class action lawsuit. Details regarding the full scope of the breach and potential further notifications may emerge as investigations continue.

Data possibly involved

SSN
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 30 days of discovery

Breach Occurred

Aug 7, 2026

Company Discovered

Aug 7, 2026

Regulator Notified

Aug 7, 2026

Consumers Notified

Aug 5, 2026

0 days to discover

-2 days to notify consumers

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

Note: Breach verification can take time. Information may evolve as more details become available from companies and regulators.

Case Status:

Investigation Open

We're actively investigating this case and seeking affected individuals.

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