What happened in the Costa Solutions data breach?

Costa Solutions, LLC recently announced a data breach involving personal information maintained within its computer network. According to the company’s public notice, Costa Solutions discovered unusual network activity on April 17, 2026. The San Antonio-based warehouse and supply-chain services company then initiated a cybersecurity investigation and reviewed the files potentially affected by the incident. On August 10, 2026, that review determined that the affected data contained personal information.

Costa Solutions has not publicly explained exactly how the data breach occurred. Its notice does not identify the initial point of entry, the period of unauthorized access, a compromised employee or vendor, or a particular software vulnerability. It also does not expressly state that files were encrypted or confirm that information was removed from its network. Accordingly, the available official disclosures establish that unusual network activity affected files containing personal information, but they do not provide enough information to determine the precise method or full scope of the intrusion.

Separate cybersecurity reports stated that a ransomware group listed Costa Solutions on its data-leak website on or around April 29, 2026. The group reportedly claimed to have obtained operational, financial, legal, human-resources, and employee-related materials. However, this information has not been confirmed by Costa Solutions. The company’s public notice does not identify the responsible party, characterize the incident as ransomware, or confirm the group’s claims.

The information potentially involved varied by person. Costa Solutions’ public notice stated that the affected files may have contained names, Social Security numbers, driver’s-license or other government-issued identification numbers, financial information, and medical or health-related information. The Texas Attorney General Data Security Breach Reports separately lists names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s-license numbers, government-issued identification numbers, medical information, health-insurance information, and other information as affected.

The Texas Attorney General published the Costa Solutions breach report on September 11, 2026. The state registry reports that 22,482 individuals (19,758 Texas residents) were affected and that notice was provided through U.S. mail and publication in print media.

Costa Solutions stated that it implemented additional security measures intended to reduce the likelihood of a similar incident and notified the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The company also said it was offering identity-theft protection services to potentially affected individuals. Individual notification letters contain an engagement number and enrollment or contact information. At the time of its public announcement, Costa Solutions said it had no evidence that the potentially affected information had been misused. Individuals with questions may contact the IDX incident response line at 1-866-200-0969.

How did the Costa Solutions data breach occur?

Costa Solutions has not publicly disclosed the precise cause or entry method of the breach. The company said it detected unusual activity within its computer network and later determined that affected files contained personal information, but it did not identify phishing, stolen credentials, malware, or a software vulnerability as the cause. A ransomware group separately claimed responsibility, but Costa Solutions has not publicly confirmed Aurora’s involvement or formally characterized the incident as ransomware.

When did the Costa Solutions data breach occur?

The Costa Solutions data breach occurred between April 15 and April 20, 2026, according to the Texas Attorney General’s filing metadata. Costa Solutions detected unusual network activity on April 17, 2026, and completed its review identifying affected personal information on August 10, 2026.

How many people were affected by the Costa Solutions data breach?

The Costa Solutions data breach affected 22,482 people, including 19,758 Texas residents, according to the Texas Attorney General’s filing. Texas Attorney General Data Security Breach Reports

What information was exposed in the Costa Solutions data breach?

• The information potentially exposed in the Costa Solutions data breach varied by individual and included:
  • name
  • address
  • Social Security number
  • dates of birth
  • driver’s-license numbers
  • other government-issued identification numbers
  • financial information
  • medical information
  • health-insurance information
  Not every affected person necessarily had every category of information involved.

Has Costa Solutions offered free credit monitoring and/or identity theft protection services?

Yes. As a result of the data breach, Costa Solutions is offering free IDX credit monitoring and/or identity theft protection services to affected individuals.

Costa Solutions Data Breach Timeline

Date	Event
April 15, 2026	The unauthorized activity began, according to the Texas Attorney General filing metadata.
April 17, 2026	Costa Solutions detected unusual activity within its computer network and began investigating the incident.
April 20, 2026	The period of unauthorized activity ended, according to the Texas AG metadata.
August 10, 2026	Costa Solutions completed its review and determined that the affected files contained personal information.
September 9, 2026	Costa Solutions published a (now deleted) public Notice of Data Security Incident and announced that identity-theft protection services were being offered to potentially affected individuals.
September 11, 2026	The Texas Attorney General published Costa Solutions’ breach report. The filing metadata identifies 22,482 affected individuals nationwide, including 19,758 Texas residents.

Who is Costa Solutions?

Costa Solutions, LLC is a San Antonio, Texas-based provider of managed labor and operational support services for warehouses and supply chains. Headquartered at 2700 NE Interstate 410 Loop, Suite 270, San Antonio, TX 78217, the company provides inbound and outbound freight handling, unloading, production support, order selection, repackaging, sanitation, yard management, transportation, and related warehouse services. Costa Solutions serves businesses in industries that include food and grocery, retail, consumer goods, third-party logistics, automotive, oil and gas, and tire distribution.

What should you do if you received a Costa Solutions data breach letter?

If you received a Costa Solutions data breach letter, consider taking the following precautions:

1. Confirm the letter is legitimate. Avoid clicking unexpected links or providing personal information to unsolicited callers. Questions about the notice can be directed to Costa Solutions’ incident-response line at 1-866-200-0969.

2. Enroll in the offered IDX identity-theft protection. Follow the enrollment instructions and use the engagement number included in your letter. Enroll before any stated deadline.

3. Place a credit freeze. Because Social Security numbers and government identification information may have been involved, consider freezing your credit separately with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Credit freezes are free and help prevent unauthorized accounts from being opened. FTC: Credit Freezes and Fraud Alerts

4. Review your credit reports and financial accounts. Obtain reports through AnnualCreditReport.com and watch for unfamiliar accounts, inquiries, withdrawals, or changes to your contact information.

5. Monitor medical and insurance records. Review medical bills, insurance claims, and explanation-of-benefits statements for services you did not receive.

6. Consider obtaining an IRS Identity Protection PIN. An IP PIN can help prevent someone from filing a fraudulent federal tax return using your Social Security number. IRS: Get an identity protection PIN (IP PIN)

7. Report suspected identity theft immediately. Contact the affected institution, dispute fraudulent activity, and create a recovery plan through IdentityTheft.gov. Keep the Costa Solutions letter and records of every report, dispute, and related expense.

Sources & Additional Information About the Costa Solutions Data Breach

• • Costa Solutions Website
  • Texas Attorney General Data Security Breach Reports
  • my Social Security
  • Medicare.gov: Reporting Medicare fraud & abuse
  • FTC: Checking Your Credit Report
  • FTC: Credit Freezes and Fraud Alerts
  • AnnualCreditReport.com
  • FTC Consumer Advice: Identity Theft
  • IdentityTheft.gov
  • IRS Identity Theft Guide for Individuals
  • IRS Identity Theft Guide Central
  • IRS: Get an identity protection PIN (IP PIN)
  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General: Medical Identity Theft
  • IdentityTheft.gov: What To Do if Your Information Was Lost or Stolen, or Part of a Data Breach

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