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Texas Hearing Institute Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Texas Hearing Institute.
•Discovered on April 22, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Names, Social Security Numbers, Financial Information, Medical Records, Dates of Birth, Addresses, Government IDs.
•Affects individuals in: Texas, Massachusetts.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

The Texas Hearing Institute breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

The Texas Hearing Institute, formerly known as the Center for Hearing and Speech, reported a data breach in 2026. The incident involved unauthorized access to its systems due to a direct ransomware attack by the Interlock group. The company disclosed the breach, and a forensic investigation concluded on April 22, 2026, with the data review finalized on June 19, 2026.

The breach exposed names, Social Security numbers, financial information, and medical records, including dates of birth, addresses, and government IDs. At least 29,498 individuals in Texas were affected, with the total U.S. number not yet publicly disclosed. It is confirmed that Social Security numbers, medical data, and financial data were exposed. Consumers were notified via mail on June 26, 2026, and the company is offering 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring through CyberScout.

Details about data breaches can emerge over time, and notifications to affected individuals may be delayed.

Data possibly involved

Names
Social Security Numbers
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Financial Information
Medical Records
Could be used for insurance fraud or identity theft
Dates of Birth
Addresses
Could be combined with other data for identity theft
Government IDs

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 61–90 days

Breach Occurred

Jul 2, 2026

Company Discovered

Apr 22, 2026

Regulator Notified

Jun 29, 2026

Consumers Notified

Jun 26, 2026

-71 days to discover

65 days to notify consumers

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Complete

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Current

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

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

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