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Updated 8 days ago

Valley Perinatal Services Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Valley Perinatal Services.
•Discovered on August 22, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Names, Medical Record Numbers, Social Security Numbers.
•Affects individuals in: New Hampshire.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

Valley Perinatal Services, also known as Advanced Women's Care, notified patients in August 2026 about a data security incident. This incident originated at a third-party vendor, Aesto LLC (Aesto Health), and involved unauthorized access between December 2 and December 18, 2025.

The breach exposed names, medical record numbers, and Social Security numbers for approximately 11 New Hampshire residents. No financial data is reported to have been involved. The company filed a notice with the New Hampshire Attorney General's office and began mailing notification letters around August 21, 2026.

Additional details, including the full text of notification letters, may emerge as regulatory filings become more widely available. It is not clear if any further investigations beyond the current litigation are underway.

Data possibly involved

Names
Medical Record Numbers
Social Security Numbers
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Took over 180 days or has not yet notified consumers

Breach Occurred

Dec 2, 2025

Company Discovered

Dec 1, 2025

Regulator Notified

Aug 21, 2026

Consumers Notified

Aug 21, 2026

-1 days to discover

263 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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