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University of St. Thomas Data Breach Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the University of St. Thomas 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 University of St. Thomas
The University of St. Thomas is a private Catholic research university located in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1947 by the Basilian Fathers, it welcomes students of all faith.
The university remains as Houston's first and only catholic university.
What Happened?
University of St. Thomas experienced a data breach involving a ransomware attack.
On Aug. 21, 2025, the hacking group INC RANSOM claimed responsibility for the incident, stating they had obtained 1.8 TB of the university’s data.
The breach was officially disclosed to the Texas Attorney General on March 9, 2026. The types of information that were exposed in this incident include highly sensitive personal and financial details.
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Addresses
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license numbers
- Government-issued ID numbers (such as passport or state ID card numbers)
- Financial information (including account numbers, credit or debit card numbers)
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Dates of birth
- Other unspecified information
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was exposed in the University of St. Thomas data breach, you may be eligible to receive compensation. This could include reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, lost time, and other damages resulting from the breach.
To find out if you qualify and to take the next step in protecting your rights, complete the below form to join the lawsuit investigation.
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