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Data Breach Exposes Info of 61,000 Texans

1/23/2025

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A significant data breach at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission has compromised the personal information of over 61,000 residents, accessed by seven employees. Discovered on November 21, 2024, the incident led to immediate employee terminations and an ongoing investigation. Those affected will receive two years of free credit monitoring and are urged to vigilantly watch for signs of fraud.

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Story summary

A significant data breach at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission has compromised the personal information of over 61,000 residents, accessed by seven employees. Discovered on November 21, 2024, the incident led to immediate employee terminations and an ongoing investigation. Those affected will receive two years of free credit monitoring and are urged to vigilantly watch for signs of fraud.