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.