Data Breach Summary
Texas Digestive Specialists, a prominent gastroenterology and surgical practice with locations in McAllen, Brownsville, and Harlingen, Texas, has reportedly fallen victim to a significant ransomware attack. Patients are advised to monitor their personal information for any signs of misuse and to take necessary precautions to safeguard their privacy.
The cybercriminal group InterLock claims to have exfiltrated 263 GB of data, encompassing 16,920 folders and 215,245 files, including sensitive patient information such as names, birth dates, test dates, medical histories, and lab results.
The breach was first reported on June 3, 2025, when the InterLock ransomware group added Texas Digestive Specialists to its dark web leak site. The breached document allegedly contained PDFs of lab reports with personal and health information.
As of now, Texas Digestive Specialists has not issued a public statement regarding the breach, and there is no indication of a breach disclosure on the medical group’s website.
Based on the investigation, the types of personal information that may have been exposed include:
If you are one of the individuals potentially impacted by this incident, We recommend the following actions to protect your personal information:
Enroll in the complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services offered for twelve months.
Monitor your financial accounts and credit reports for any signs of unauthorized activity.
Follow the additional recommendations provided in the notification letter to safeguard your information.
Following the breach, Texas Digestive Specialists faces potential class-action lawsuits from patients alleging negligence in protecting personal data. Data breach lawsuits often claim companies failed to implement adequate security measures or delayed disclosure of breaches, thereby increasing victims’ risk of financial and identity theft damages.
Affected users may be entitled to compensation for costs related to identity monitoring, fraudulent transactions, lost time addressing the breach, and emotional distress.
If you were impacted by the Texas Digestive Specialists 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 Texas Digestive Specialists 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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