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Virta Health Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Virta Health.
•Discovered on March 19, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Date of Medical Service, Medical Diagnosis Information, Physician Information, Medical Facility Information, Medical Condition Information, Medical Treatment Information, Medical Record Number, Unique Health Identifiers.
•Affects individuals in: California, South Carolina.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

In March 2026, Virta Health Corp. and Virta Medical, PC experienced a data breach involving unauthorized activity in a data repository. The company discovered the incident on March 24, 2026, secured the environment, and notified law enforcement. Official notice was distributed via Business Wire/Morningstar on May 22, 2026, with regulatory filings occurring by August 31, 2026.

The breach compromised personal data including names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and medical information such as diagnoses, treatment details, physician information, and medical record numbers. Filings indicate 14,636 affected individuals for Virta Medical, PC, and an additional 602 for Virta Health Corp. as a business associate. No financial account data was identified as exposed.

Investigations and official reporting are ongoing. Further details may emerge as regulatory processes continue and affected individuals receive notifications.

Data possibly involved

Name
Social Security Number
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Date of Birth
Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
Date of Medical Service
Medical Diagnosis Information
Physician Information
Medical Facility Information
Medical Condition Information
Medical Treatment Information
Medical Record Number
Unique Health Identifiers

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 31–60 days

Breach Occurred

Mar 19, 2026

Company Discovered

Mar 24, 2026

Regulator Notified

Aug 31, 2026

Consumers Notified

May 22, 2026

5 days to discover

59 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

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