CITGO Petroleum Corporation data breach

Clerk's notes

CITGO Petroleum Corporation, a major energy sector company, reported a data security incident to the Office of the Texas Attorney General on September 25, 2026. This breach, which occurred on November 13, 2025, is currently under monitoring, indicating an ongoing assessment of its impact and implications.

The compromised data includes highly sensitive personal information, specifically: Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Wage and Compensation Information, Tax Return Information, Direct Deposit Account Details, Mailing Address, and Telephone Number. The exposure of such comprehensive personal identifiers and financial data creates significant risks, including potential identity theft and financial fraud.

Companies like CITGO Petroleum Corporation are entrusted with the duty to protect sensitive personal data through reasonable security measures. The occurrence of this data breach suggests that existing safeguards may have been insufficient to prevent unauthorized access to the critical information individuals provided to the company.

Receiving an official notification letter from CITGO Petroleum Corporation confirms that your information was part of this security incident. This notification is a critical step, establishing your eligibility to seek further information or legal review regarding the exposure of your data.

Individuals who have been informed of their involvement in this data breach may have legal options available. Understanding these options, particularly concerning the increased risk of future harm from exposed data, is an important next step. We invite you to request a free case review to discuss the specific details of your situation and potential avenues for redress.

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