Data Breach Summary
Peoples Bank, a community bank operating 129 branches, has reported a significant data breach compromising both personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI). The breach was disclosed to the Texas Attorney General’s office on June 30, 2025, affecting 668 Texans. The exposed data includes names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, medical information, and financial details such as account numbers and credit or debit card numbers.
The breach was identified after unusual activity was detected involving an employee’s email account. An investigation confirmed that an unauthorized individual accessed the account between June 28, 2024, and September 19, 2024. The compromised email account contained sensitive customer information, which was subsequently reviewed to determine the extent of the breach. The review was completed on or around April 6, 2025.
Upon discovering the breach, Peoples Bank took immediate action to secure the compromised email account and assess the security of its email environment. The bank notified federal law enforcement and relevant business partners about the incident. As part of its ongoing commitment to data security, Peoples Bank is reviewing its existing policies and procedures. The bank is also providing affected individuals with information on how to protect themselves from identity theft and fraud.
The breached data may have included personal identifiers such as:
Full names
Additional sensitive data related to the affected individuals (specifics on the data sets are not disclosed)
The personal and sensitive information compromised in this breach includes elements that could lead to serious privacy issues for the affected individuals. Those impacted are at an increased risk of identity theft, where their information could be used without their knowledge to commit fraud or other illegal activities.
If your personal information has been breached, it’s important to take immediate and proactive steps to minimize the potential impact and protect yourself from identity theft or fraud. Here are some general actions that you should consider taking:
Monitor Credit Reports: Check your credit reports regularly for suspicious activity.
Place a Fraud Alert or Credit Freeze: Set up a fraud alert or freeze your credit to prevent unauthorized access.
Monitor Financial Accounts: Review bank and credit card statements for unfamiliar transactions.
Watch for Phishing Scams: Be cautious of unsolicited requests for personal information.
Change Passwords: Update passwords for online accounts and use strong, unique ones.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication: Add an extra layer of security to online accounts.
Review Health and Insurance Info: Check for fraudulent charges if health data was exposed.
If you were impacted by the Peoples Bank data breach, you may have the right to seek compensation for the potential harm caused. Class Action U is dedicated to helping data breach victims connect with skilled attorneys who specialize in this area of law and can guide you through the legal process.
Individuals whose personal information was exposed may have valid grounds to join a class action lawsuit, allowing them to pursue restitution.
If your data was compromised, you could be entitled to compensation for:
Loss of privacy
Time spent resolving the breach
Out-of-pocket expenses
Emotional distress
By pursuing a class action lawsuit, you not only have the opportunity to recover damages but also help hold Peoples Bank accountable, potentially prompting them to strengthen their security measures. Reach out to Class Action U today to find out if you qualify for a data breach class action and learn more about the compensation you may be entitled to.
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