EMA Engineering & Consulting Data Breach Exposes SSNs

EMA Engineering & Consulting Inc., a Pflugerville, Texas-based engineering and consulting firm, disclosed a data breach in 2026 that exposed the sensitive personal information of at least 455 Texas residents.

On May 7, 2026, the Play ransomware group posted a claim on the dark web, claiming it had successfully obtained data belonging to EMA Engineering & Consulting and intended to make the information public.

The Play group claimed to have accessed private and personal confidential information, client documents, budget records, payroll information, identification documents, tax records and financial data. The group also set a deadline, threatening to publish the stolen data within four to five days.

The company filed a disclosure with the Texas Attorney General which confirmed that the types of personal information compromised in the breach included names and Social Security numbers.

EMA Engineering & Consulting notified affected individuals about the breach by U.S. Mail

EMA Engineering & Consulting's response to the breach

Individuals who receive a notification letter from EMA Engineering & Consulting should read it carefully and act on any instructions it contains. The letter may include specific details about the breach, information about how to enroll in any protective services the company may be offering (such as credit monitoring or identity theft protection) and contact information for additional support.

Individuals who have questions about the breach should contact EMA Engineering & Consulting directly.