Stitch Connect Data Breach Exposes Personal and Medical Information of Thousands
Stitch Connect Inc., the operator of Stitch an online social and companionship platform for adults aged 50 and older has reported a data breach involving users' personal and medical information. The incident was disclosed to the Texas Attorney General on October 16, 2026, with 4,062 Texas residents confirmed as affected.
The breach exposed sensitive data, including names, dates of birth, and medical information, though specific details about the cause or scope of the incident remain undisclosed. Stitch Connect has begun notifying impacted users via email, providing instructions on protective measures and contact information for further inquiries.
Users who have not received a notification but suspect their data may have been compromised are advised to contact the company directly for clarification. The full extent of the breach and its potential long-term impact are still under review.
Source: https://www.claimdepot.com/data-breach/stitch-2026
Stitch cybersecurity rating report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/stitchconnectapp
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'description': 'Stitch Connect Inc., the operator of Stitch, an online social '
'and companionship platform for adults aged 50 and older, has '
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'title': 'Stitch Connect Data Breach Exposes Personal and Medical Information '
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