STP Nuclear Operating Co. Data Breach Exposes Social Security Numbers

STP Nuclear Operating Company, which operates the South Texas Project Electric Generating Station near Wadsworth, Texas, disclosed a data breach that exposed consumers' sensitive personal information.

The company works in the utilities industry and manages a two-unit nuclear power plant on behalf of its owner utilities.

The breach was reported to the Texas Attorney General, with 1,173 Texas residents identified as affected in a filing dated Oct. 28, 2026. STP Nuclear Operating Company notified affected individuals about the data breach through email,

The breach resulted in the exposure of several types of personal information including names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth and other personal information.

STP Nuclear Operating Company's response to the breach

Affected individuals should review the email notification for any details about additional resources or support the company may be offering, such as credit monitoring or identity theft protection services.

Affected individuals should consider taking action to safeguard personal information and financial accounts to reduce the potential for harm from identity theft or fraud.