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HUT American Group Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving HUT American Group.
•Discovered on August 22, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Home Address, Social Security Number, Driver's License Number, Government-Issued ID, Financial Account Number, Credit Card Number, Debit Card Number, Medical Information, Health Insurance Information, Date of Birth.
•Affects individuals in: Texas.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

HUT American Group LLC, a Pizza Hut franchise operator, disclosed a data breach to the Texas Attorney General on August 21, 2026. This incident affected at least 3,528 Texas residents.

The breach exposed sensitive personal data, including home addresses, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, other government-issued identification numbers, financial account or credit/debit card information, medical information, health insurance information, and dates of birth. The full extent of the nationwide impact remains unclear, with only Texas residents explicitly confirmed.

Further details, such as the exact date the breach occurred or the specific circumstances, have not been publicly confirmed. Consumers were notified around August 21, 2026.

Data possibly involved

Home Address
Could be combined with other data for identity theft
Social Security Number
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Driver's License Number
Can be used for identity fraud
Government-Issued ID
Financial Account Number
Credit Card Number
May result in unauthorized charges on your accounts
Debit Card Number
May result in unauthorized charges on your accounts
Medical Information
Health Insurance Information
Could be used for insurance fraud
Date of Birth
Often used in combination with other data for identity theft

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 30 days of discovery

Breach Occurred

Unknown

Company Discovered

Aug 21, 2026

Regulator Notified

Aug 21, 2026

Consumers Notified

Aug 21, 2026

0 days to notify consumers

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

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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