The Rhysida ransomware group claimed responsibility for a data breach at CRI Electric, an electrical services company based in San Antonio, Texas. The group reported the attack occurred on August 22, 2026. The exposed data reportedly includes "Employee's federal account artifacts." The full scope of the breach, including the number of affected individuals and specific types of federal account information, has not been publicly disclosed. Information regarding this incident may evolve as more details become available.
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CRI Electric Data Breach
▼ Key takeaways
- •Reports suggest a potential breach involving CRI Electric.
- •Discovered on August 22, 2026.
- •Possible data exposed: Employee's federal account artifacts.
- •Confirmation level: Based on reports.
Detailed summary
Data possibly involved
- Employee's federal account artifacts
Company Response Timeline
Breach Occurred
Aug 22, 2026
Company Discovered
Unknown
Regulator Notified
Unknown
Consumers Notified
Unknown
Breach Verification Status
Reports Only
Current
Initial dark web reports of potential breach
Company Confirmed
Company has acknowledged the breach
Regulator Confirmed
Confirmed by regulatory authorities
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