Vernon & Waldrep OB-Gyn Associates Data Breach Exposes Medical Records of 16,876 Patients

• •16,876 patients affected by the data breach at Vernon & Waldrep OB-Gyn Associates.
• •Global Secret Group claimed responsibility, posting data on the dark web.
• •Exposed data includes sensitive medical and personal information.

Vernon & Waldrep OB-Gyn Associates reported a data breach affecting 16,876 patients, with sensitive information exposed. The breach was disclosed to the Texas Attorney General on September 11, 2026. A ransomware group, Global Secret Group, claimed responsibility, stating they obtained 274 GB of data, including medical records and personal information. The types of exposed data include names, addresses, dates of birth, medical information, and health insurance details. Affected individuals are being notified by mail. The breach raises concerns about the security measures in place at the healthcare facility. Patients are encouraged to contact the practice for more information regarding the breach.