Helix Energy Solutions Data Breach Exposes PII: Thousands Affected

Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc., an international offshore energy services company headquartered in Houston, Texas, disclosed a data breach that exposed sensitive personal information. The company specializes in well intervention, robotics and full-field decommissioning operations for the offshore energy industry, serving both oil and gas and renewable energy customers across major offshore regions worldwide.

On Nov. 13, 2025, the CL0P group posted a claim on the Tor network. In its posting, CL0P stated that it had obtained data belonging to Helix Energy Solutions Group.

The personal information exposed in the breach included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, government-issued identification numbers (such as passports and state ID cards) and dates of birth.

The breach was reported to the Texas Attorney General, with 4,661 Texas residents identified as affected.

Helix Energy Solutions' response to the breach

Helix Energy Solutions notified affected individuals by U.S. Mail.

Anyone who receives a notification letter from Helix Energy Solutions should take the time to read it carefully. The letter may contain important details about the incident, along with information about any resources or protective services the company is making available to affected individuals.

Steps to take if your information was exposed

• Place a fraud alert or credit freeze with all three credit bureaus. Contact Equifax at 1-800-525-6285, Experian at 1-888-397-3742 and TransUnion at 1-800-680-7289 to help prevent unauthorized accounts from being opened.
• Review credit reports for unfamiliar activity. Request free copies at AnnualCreditReport.com and check for any accounts or inquiries that are not recognized.
• Contact the state DMV about the exposed driver's license number. The DMV may be able to flag the license or issue a replacement number to help prevent misuse.
• Monitor financial accounts closely for suspicious transactions. Report any unrecognized charges to the bank or card issuer immediately.
• Be cautious of phishing attempts that reference this breach. Scammers may send emails, texts or calls pretending to be from Helix Energy Solutions to trick recipients into sharing more personal information.
• Report suspected identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission at IdentityTheft.gov. Filing a report generates a personalized recovery plan if fraud is detected.