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    Virta Medical Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Virta Medical.
    • Discovered on June 18, 2026.
    • Possible data exposed: SSN, Date of Birth, Contact Information, Medical Diagnosis Information, Treatment Information, Medical Record Number, Health Insurance Information, Physician Information, Facility Information, Dates of Medical Service, Other Unique Health Identifiers.
    • Affects individuals in: California.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

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    Detailed summary

    Virta Health Corp. and Virta Medical, P.C. reported a security incident involving a data repository separate from their current production platform. The company disclosed the incident after an investigation, noting that certain files may have been accessed in May 2026, and began notifying affected individuals on May 23, 2026.

    The breach affected approximately 14,636 individuals. Exposed data types include names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, contact information, medical diagnosis and treatment information, medical record numbers, health insurance information, physician and facility information, dates of medical service, and other unique health identifiers. A complete state-by-state list of all impacted residents has not been identified, but the incident was reported to the California Attorney General. Officials have not yet disclosed the full number of individuals notified versus only the number affected, and any officially posted PDF breach letter beyond the substitute notice summary remains unclear.

    Details about data breaches can emerge over time, and notifications to affected individuals may be delayed. More information may become available as investigations continue.

    Data possibly involved

    • SSN
      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
    • Contact Information
    • Medical Diagnosis Information
    • Treatment Information
    • Medical Record Number
    • Health Insurance Information
      Could be used for insurance fraud
    • Physician Information
    • Facility Information
    • Dates of Medical Service
    • Other Unique Health Identifiers

    Company Response Timeline

    Breach Occurred

    Unknown

    Company Discovered

    Unknown

    Regulator Notified

    Unknown

    Consumers Notified

    May 23, 2026

    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

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