Attorneys at Almeida Law Group are investigating whether a class action lawsuit can be filed on behalf of individuals affected by a possible Foss Inc. data breach. According to dark web monitoring sources, a hacker group calling itself pear claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Foss Inc. in a post first observed in September 2026, alleging it had gained access to internal company systems. As of this writing, Foss Inc. has not issued a public confirmation of the incident, and the exact scope of any exposed data remains unknown. If you believe you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Foss Inc.
Foss Inc., legally incorporated as Foss Energy Services, Inc., is an energy infrastructure construction company founded in 2007 and headquartered in Rockwall, Texas. The company provides pipeline construction, facility maintenance, and renewable energy solutions to clients in the oil, gas, renewable energy, and broadband industries, and operates four divisions throughout the Gulf Coast and southern United States. Because the company works across critical energy infrastructure and holds contracts with clients in multiple states, any unauthorized access to its systems could implicate sensitive business, operational, or employee data—though the specific types of information allegedly involved have not been disclosed by any source.
What Happened?
On September 11th, 2026, Ransomware.live reported that the PEAR (Pure Extraction And Ransom) ransomware group listed Foss Inc. on its dark web leak site, describing the company as a “leading provider of installation, maintenance services to the energy industry.” This is an unverified, attacker-side allegation only. No public statement, regulatory filing, or consumer notification from Foss Inc. has been found. RedPacket Security also indexed the listing but noted there was insufficient detail to assess the scope of the alleged compromise or the types and volume of information involved. No specific breach date, discovery date, data volume, or affected-person count has been reported by any source.
According to security researchers at Halcyon and BlackFog, PEAR is a threat group that surfaced in mid-2025 and operates a data-exfiltration-only extortion model—meaning it claims to steal data without deploying encryption. PEAR has previously claimed attacks on Monmouth University, law firms, and other U.S.-based organizations, and researchers note the group nearly tripled its output through Q2 2026. No independent corroborating source has confirmed PEAR’s claim against Foss Inc.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Foss Inc. (legally Foss Energy Services, Inc.)
- Industry: Energy infrastructure construction / Pipeline construction and maintenance
- Location: Rockwall, Texas; operations throughout the Gulf Coast and southern United States
- Incident type: Ransomware leak-site allegation (attacker-side claim; unconfirmed)
- Source: Ransomware.live – Victim: Foss Inc., RedPacket Security – PEAR Ransomware Victim: Foss Inc., Halcyon – PEAR threat group profile
What Should You Do?
Even though Foss Inc. has not confirmed a breach, it is prudent to take protective steps now. Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus—Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion—to make it harder for someone to open new accounts in your name. Monitor your existing financial accounts closely for any unauthorized activity and review your credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com. If identity theft does occur, report it and get a personal recovery plan at IdentityTheft.gov. Stay alert for phishing emails or suspicious communications that may reference your connection to Foss Inc. or its clients.
Your Legal Rights
If your personal information was involved in this breach, you may have legal rights depending on the facts of the incident and the law in your state. Almeida Law Group represents consumers in data breach and privacy litigation and can help you evaluate whether you may have a claim. Contact us at (708) 529-5418 or through our contact page for a free case evaluation.
