Shattered Data Breach Exposes Personal Info of 1,173 Texans at South Texas Nuclear Plant
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- •1,173 Texans had personal information exposed in the breach.
- •The breach was reported to the Texas Attorney General on October 28, 2026.
- •No evidence suggests that operational or safety systems were affected.
STP Nuclear Operating Company reported a data breach affecting 1,173 Texas residents, exposing names, Social Security numbers, and birthdates. The incident was disclosed to the Texas Attorney General on October 28, 2026. The breach's cause and timeline remain unclear, with no indication that operational or safety systems were compromised. Affected individuals were notified via email, which is permitted under Texas breach laws. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission confirmed that the plant continues to operate safely. The breach is part of a larger trend of data disclosures in the state. No further details about the attack vector or method have been provided.
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