Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at RUS Industrial, LLC. The breach occurred on June 11th–13th, 2026 and was discovered on July 20th, 2026. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About RUS Industrial, LLC
RUS Industrial, LLC, formerly known as Rig-Up Services, is a heavy industrial construction and maintenance company founded in 1994 and based in Channelview, Texas, just east of Houston. The company provides electrical, instrumentation, and fabrication products and services to customers in the oil and gas, petrochemical, and energy sectors, including chemical refineries and petrochemical plants. Because the company employs workers and maintains business relationships in these industries, it collects personal and financial information about individuals — data that, when compromised, can expose people to identity theft and financial fraud.
What Happened?
RUS Industrial, LLC was listed in a Texas Attorney General data security breach report (record ID BR-0005229), published on August 7th, 2026. According to that filing, an unauthorized party gained access to company data between June 11th, 2026 and June 13th, 2026. The breach was discovered on July 20th, 2026, and affected consumers were notified by U.S. Mail. A total of 4,812 individuals were affected. The compromised information included names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and financial information such as account numbers and credit or debit card numbers.
Separately, the ransomware group DragonForce listed RUS Industrial on its leak site on approximately July 30th–31st, 2026, claiming responsibility for a ransomware attack and alleging the exfiltration of approximately 11.4 GB of internal files. These claims were reported by RedPacket Security, DeXpose, GalaxyWarden, and tracked by Ransomware.live and Breachsense. The timeline is consistent with typical ransomware patterns, in which exfiltration occurs before a public listing. However, RUS Industrial has not publicly confirmed that the incident involved ransomware, and the DragonForce leak-site listing did not include evidentiary screenshots, specific data types, or ransom amounts. All DragonForce-related details remain attacker allegations and have not been independently verified by RUS Industrial or a regulator.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: RUS Industrial, LLC
- Industry: Heavy industrial construction and maintenance (electrical, instrumentation, and fabrication) for the oil/gas, petrochemical, and energy sectors
- Location: Channelview, Texas
- Incident type: Unauthorized access; possible ransomware attack (DragonForce claim, unconfirmed by company)
- Date of breach: June 11th, 2026 – June 13th, 2026
- Date breach discovered: July 20th, 2026
- Date of consumer notification: August 7th, 2026 (published at OAG website; notices sent by U.S. Mail)
- Total persons affected: 4,812
- Litigation status: No class action lawsuits or public litigation connected to this breach were found as of August 7th, 2026
- Source: Texas Attorney General data security breach report (BR-0005229); RedPacket Security; Breachsense
What Should You Do?
If you received a notice from RUS Industrial, LLC, take steps now to protect yourself. Because Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and financial account information were involved, consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with each of the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. You can request your free annual credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and review them closely for unfamiliar accounts or activity. Monitor your bank and credit card statements regularly for unauthorized transactions. If you experience identity theft or fraud, report it and get a recovery plan at IdentityTheft.gov. If RUS Industrial offered identity theft protection services, review your notice letter carefully for enrollment instructions and any applicable deadline.
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.
