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Updated 17 days ago

Lone Star Community Health Center Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Lone Star Community Health Center.
•Discovered on August 15, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Social Security Number, Government ID Number, Medical Information, Date of Birth, Address.
•Affects individuals in: Texas.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

The Lone Star Community Health Center breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

Lone Star Community Health Center experienced a data breach linked to its third-party vendor, Aesto, LLC. This incident was disclosed on August 14, 2026, and the health center posted a notice online, indicating the breach stemmed from Aesto’s AWS infrastructure compromise. Consumers were notified by U.S. Mail on August 14, 2026.

The breach affected approximately 250,130 Texas residents. Exposed data included names, Social Security numbers, government-issued identification numbers, medical information, dates of birth, and addresses. The extent of financial data exposure remains unclear, though SSNs and medical data were explicitly affected.

Additional details about this incident may emerge as investigations proceed. Official notifications to affected individuals may also be subject to delays.

Data possibly involved

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

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 30 days of discovery

Breach Occurred

Aug 15, 2026

Company Discovered

Aug 15, 2026

Regulator Notified

Aug 14, 2026

Consumers Notified

Aug 14, 2026

0 days to discover

-1 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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