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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
•Discovered on April 24, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Names, Social Security numbers, financial account information, credit/debit card information, medical information, health insurance information, driver’s license numbers, dates of birth, addresses.
•Affects individuals in: Texas, Maine.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

In 2024, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center experienced a data breach due to external hacking. The breach occurred between September 17, 2024, and September 29, 2024, and was discovered on December 16, 2024. Notifications were sent to affected individuals starting April 9, 2026.

This incident exposed names, Social Security numbers, financial account information, credit/debit card information, medical information, health insurance information, driver’s license numbers, dates of birth, and addresses for over 813,000 individuals. The full scope of affected individuals and specific data compromised by region remains unclear, but at least Texas and Maine residents were impacted.

More details about this data breach may emerge over time as investigations continue and official statements are released. Notices to consumers can sometimes be delayed.

Data possibly involved

Names
Social Security numbers
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
financial account information
credit/debit card information
May result in unauthorized charges on your accounts
medical information
health insurance information
Could be used for insurance fraud
driver’s license numbers
dates of birth
addresses
Could be combined with other data for identity theft

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Took over 180 days or has not yet notified consumers

Breach Occurred

Sep 17, 2024

Company Discovered

Dec 16, 2024

Regulator Notified

Dec 16, 2024

Consumers Notified

Apr 9, 2026

90 days to discover

479 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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