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HILT Trust Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving HILT Trust.
•Discovered on September 10, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Date of Birth, Address, SSN, Other Personal Information.
•Affects individuals in: Texas, Vermont, Massachusetts.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

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

Detailed summary

A data breach involving HILT Trust and its underlying trusts and affiliates was reported to the Texas Attorney General on September 9, 2026. The company also notified the Vermont Attorney General on the same date. Affected consumers were notified by U.S. Mail, with notification letters sent on August 27, 2026. A Massachusetts disclosure was made on September 1, 2026.

The breach exposed names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, and other personal information. At least 6,191 individuals were affected, including 6,100 Texas residents and 91 Vermont residents. No medical data or financial account data was mentioned as exposed.

Details can emerge later, and notices may be delayed. The full extent of the affected population or types of information may not yet be fully clear.

Data possibly involved

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

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 30 days of discovery

Breach Occurred

Unknown

Company Discovered

Sep 9, 2026

Regulator Notified

Sep 9, 2026

Consumers Notified

Aug 27, 2026

-13 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

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