Leafwell Data Breach–What to Do Next
The threat actor DireWolf claimed responsibility for a data breach affecting Leafwell, a health-tech and telemedicine platform, in a report discovered on August 12, 2026.
About Leafwell
Leafwell is a Florida-based health-tech and telemedicine platform that connects patients with licensed medical providers for cannabis certifications and chronic care support. The platform facilitates remote consultations and medical documentation for patients seeking cannabis-related healthcare services.
What Happened?
On August 12, 2026, a breach report surfaced indicating that the threat actor DireWolf had claimed responsibility for unauthorized access to Leafwell’s systems. According to the report, credentials and passwords associated with Leafwell accounts were compromised, with at least three @leafwell.com accounts indexed from external sources as part of the incident.
As of this writing, Leafwell has not publicly confirmed the breach through an official statement. The full scope of the incident, including the total number of affected users and complete categories of exposed data, remains unconfirmed. Given that Leafwell operates as a telemedicine platform connecting patients with medical providers, the breach may involve sensitive patient information potentially including names, medical history, contact information, payment details, and account credentials.
Key Facts at a Glance
Company or Organization: Leafwell
Industry: Healthcare Technology / Telemedicine
Location: Florida, USA
Threat Actor: DireWolf
Incident type: Alleged unauthorized access and data exposure
Date discovered: August 12, 2026
Data reportedly stolen: Credentials and passwords
Data types potentially involved: Patient account information, medical records, contact details, payment information (unconfirmed)
Company confirmation: Not yet confirmed by Leafwell
Source: BreachSense — https://www.breachsense.com/breaches/leafwell-data-breach/
What Should You Do?
If you are a current or former patient or user of Leafwell, monitor for any official breach notification from the company and review it carefully for information on identity theft protection or credit monitoring services. Given the exposure of credentials and passwords, change your Leafwell account password immediately and review your account for unauthorized activity. Monitor your financial and medical records for suspicious activity, and consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Request your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and review them for unfamiliar accounts. Watch for phishing attempts referencing this incident or impersonating Leafwell, and report suspected identity theft at IdentityTheft.gov.
Your Legal Rights
If your personal or health information may have been involved in this incident, you may have legal rights depending on the facts as they develop and the law in your state. Almeida Law Group represents consumers in data breach and privacy litigation and can help you evaluate whether you may have a claim. Contact us at (708) 529-5418 or through our contact page at almeidalawgroup.com for a free case evaluation.
