American National Bank Data Breach Affects 52,977 Texans

American National Bank & Trust, a community bank headquartered in Wichita Falls, Texas, experienced a data breach affecting several thousand individuals. The breach was first identified on January 22, 2025 and an investigation was launched. It has been discovered that the data incident took place on January 21 and January 22, 2025 and has impacted individuals in multiple states.

The breach was reported to the Attorney Generals' offices of California, Texas, Vermont, and Massachusetts beginning on May 27, 2025. At least 52,977 individuals in Texas were impacted along with 81 in Massachusetts.

According to official disclosures, unauthorized actors gained access to sensitive personal and financial information. The exposed data included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, government-issued ID numbers (such as passport or state ID cards), financial account details (including account numbers and credit or debit card numbers), dates of birth, medical information, and health insurance information.

According to the disclosures, both personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) were compromised. For more information, you can review the official reports filed with the Massachusetts Attorney General, Texas Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General, and the California Attorney General.

American National Bank & Trust's response

American National Bank & Trust has notified affected individuals. It has arranged for one year of Epiq Privacy Solutions ID credit monitoring for anyone impacted by the cybersecurity incident. Services include up to $1 million in identity theft insurance, SSN monitoring, and credit report locking/freezing. Individuals that received a notice of the data breach are encourages to take advantage of this service.

If you have received a notification letter from American National Bank and Trust, it is important to:

• Enroll in the offered Epiq Privacy Solutions ID credit monitoring.
• Review your account statements and credit reports for any suspicious activity.
• Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the major credit bureaus.
• Be cautious of unsolicited communications that ask for your personal information or reference the breach.
• Monitor your health insurance and medical statements for any unfamiliar claims.

For more information about the company, visit the American National Bank & Trust website.