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    Apex Clean Energy Data Breach

    ▼ Key takeaways

    • •Reports suggest a potential breach involving Apex Clean Energy.
    • •Discovered on November 4, 2026.
    • •Possible data exposed: Names, Social Security numbers, Dates of birth, Addresses, Driver's license numbers, Government-issued ID numbers, Financial account numbers, Credit or debit card numbers, Medical information, Health insurance information.
    • •Affects individuals in: Texas.
    • •Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

    Breach confirmed

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    Detailed summary

    Apex Clean Energy Holdings, LLC disclosed a data security incident to the Texas Attorney General on November 3, 2026. The company reported that the breach affected at least 1,387 individuals in Texas. Notifications were sent to impacted individuals by U.S. mail.

    The compromised records included full names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, mailing addresses, driver's license numbers, and other government-issued identification numbers. The breach also exposed financial details, including bank account numbers and payment card numbers, alongside medical records and health insurance information. A total count of affected individuals outside of Texas has not been disclosed.

    The specific dates when the network was accessed or when Apex Clean Energy first detected the unauthorized activity remain unconfirmed. Regulatory investigations or additional state notifications may yield further details on the full scope of the incident.

    Data possibly involved

    • Names
    • Social Security numbers
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Dates of birth
    • Addresses
      Could be combined with other data for identity theft
    • Driver's license numbers
      Can be used for identity fraud
    • Government-issued ID numbers
    • Financial account numbers
    • Credit or debit card numbers
      May result in unauthorized charges on your accounts
    • Medical information
    • Health insurance information
      Could be used for insurance fraud

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    A

    Notified consumers within 30 days of discovery

    Breach Occurred

    Nov 4, 2026

    Company Discovered

    Nov 4, 2026

    Regulator Notified

    Nov 3, 2026

    Consumers Notified

    Nov 4, 2026

    0 days to discover
    0 days to notify consumers

    Breach Verification Status

    Reports Only

    Complete

    Initial dark web reports of potential breach

    Company Confirmed

    Complete

    Company has acknowledged the breach

    Regulator Confirmed

    Current

    Confirmed by regulatory authorities

    Note: Breach verification can take time. Information may evolve as more details become available from companies and regulators.

    Case Status:
    Investigation Open

    We're actively investigating this case and seeking affected individuals.

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