Reports indicate that First Tek, an IT staffing and consulting company, may have suffered a data breach in August 2026. The Play ransomware group claimed responsibility for an attack and stated they obtained client documents, financial information, and identification records. However, First Tek has not publicly confirmed the incident, nor have any official breach notifications been issued. The specific types of data exposed are broadly described as internal files, client documents, financial information, identification documents, and tax information, based on the ransomware group's claims. The number of affected individuals and the states impacted remain unknown, as First Tek has not provided any official statements or breach notifications. Details surrounding this incident may continue to emerge, and official confirmations or further information from First Tek or regulatory bodies have not yet been released.