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Vernon & Waldrep Ob-g Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Vernon & Waldrep Ob-g.
•Discovered on September 12, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Names, Addresses, Dates of Birth, Medical Information, Health Insurance Information.
•Affects individuals in: Texas.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

Vernon & Waldrep OB-Gyn Associates, a Dallas, Texas-based medical group practice, experienced a data breach. A ransomware group named GLOBAL SECRET GROUP claimed responsibility on August 1, 2026, stating they obtained 274 GB of sensitive data.

The breach was disclosed to the Texas Attorney General on September 11, 2026, affecting 16,876 individuals in Texas. Affected data types included names, addresses, dates of birth, medical information, and health insurance information. Individuals were notified via U.S. Mail. There is no confirmation of Social Security numbers or financial information being exposed.

A class action lawsuit investigation by Shamis & Gentile P.A. was reported on September 11, 2026, concerning the incident. Details regarding any official company statements or further regulator actions have not been publicly provided.

Data possibly involved

Names
Addresses
Could be combined with other data for identity theft
Dates of Birth
Medical Information
Health Insurance Information
Could be used for insurance fraud

Company Response Timeline

Breach Occurred

Aug 1, 2026

Company Discovered

Unknown

Regulator Notified

Sep 11, 2026

Consumers Notified

Sep 11, 2026

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

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Case Status:

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