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Murex Petroleum Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Murex Petroleum Corporation data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Murex Petroleum Corporation
Murex Petroleum Corporation is a privately held oil and gas exploration and production company based in Houston, Texas. Established in 1996, the company focuses on acquiring, developing and operating oil and gas properties across North America.
Its operations include assets in North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Montana and Wyoming.
What Happened?
Murex Petroleum Corporation discovered unauthorized access to its network on or about May 27, 2025. Following an internal investigation with cybersecurity professionals, it was determined that some files may have been accessed or removed by an unauthorized party.
The company completed its review and, as of Jan. 7, 2026, identified that certain personal identifiable information may have been involved.
The incident was reported to the attorneys general offices of Maine and Vermont starting on Jan. 27, 2026. Murex Petroleum also notified affected individuals in writing on Jan. 27, 2026.
The exact types of information exposed and how many people have been affected have not been released. The breach was, however, posted on the dark web by the ransomware group Akira, who claimed to have obtained 25 GB of data including confidential documents, employee information and financial records.
Potential Information Exposed:
- Confidential documents
- Employee information such as Social Security numbers
- Dates of birth
- Addresses
- Scans of passports, Social Security cards or driver’s licenses
- Detailed financial information including reports and invoices
- Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
- Other sensitive corporate records
Your Rights and Next Steps
The company is offering complimentary identity monitoring services through Kroll, which include credit monitoring, fraud consultation and identity theft restoration.
There are several steps affected individuals can take:
- Enroll in the free Kroll identity monitoring services as soon as possible. Instructions and a membership number are included in the company’s notice.
- Consider placing a one-year fraud alert on credit files. This tells creditors to contact the individual before opening new accounts.
- Place a security freeze on credit files to prevent new credit from being issued without express authorization.
- Obtain a free credit report from each major credit bureau and review for any unauthorized activity.
- Stay vigilant by regularly checking account statements and credit reports for suspicious activity.
- If any signs of identity theft are noticed, file a police report and contact the Federal Trade Commission for guidance.
- For those in specific states, additional resources and contact information for local attorney general offices are available in the notice.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you received a data breach notice from Murex Petroleum Corporation or believe your information was compromised, you may have legal rights and could be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are ready to help those affected by this breach understand their options and pursue claims for damages.
To find out if you qualify and to join the lawsuit, complete the below form.
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