HILT-Trust 2020-A and its underlying trusts and affiliates ("HILT") Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving HILT-Trust 2020-A and its underlying trusts and affiliates ("HILT").
•Discovered on September 25, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Address, Date of Birth, Social Security Number.
•Affects individuals in: Texas, Vermont.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

The HILT-Trust 2020-A and its underlying trusts and affiliates ("HILT") breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

HILT-Trust 2020-A and its underlying trusts and affiliates was publicly listed in connection with state attorney general filings in Texas and Vermont on September 9, 2026. The available records do not identify when the data breach occurred, when HILT discovered it, or what caused the incident.

The filings report 41,153 affected individuals. Names, addresses, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers may have been involved. The available information does not confirm whether every affected individual had the same data elements exposed, and it does not provide a consumer notification date. Further details may emerge as regulatory records and notices are updated.

Data possibly involved

Name
Address
Could be combined with other data for identity theft
Date of Birth
Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
Social Security Number
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Complete

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Complete

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Current

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

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Case Status:

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