Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at TPIS Industrial Services, Inc. The breach occurred on March 19th–20th, 2026 and was discovered on June 16th, 2026. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About TPIS Industrial Services, Inc.
TPIS Industrial Services, Inc. is a family-owned soft-craft industrial contractor founded in 2001 and headquartered in Pasadena, Texas. The company specializes in scaffolding, industrial insulation, blasting and coatings, heat tracing, and turbine insulation services, primarily serving refineries, plants, and engineering firms across the Gulf Coast region. Because this breach involved sensitive personal, financial, and medical information belonging to thousands of individuals, the incident carries significant risk for those affected.
What Happened?
TPIS Industrial Services, Inc. was listed in a Texas Attorney General data security breach report (record BR-0005179), published on July 17th, 2026. According to that filing, an unauthorized party accessed systems containing personal information on March 19th and 20th, 2026. The breach was not discovered until June 16th, 2026 — nearly three months later. TPIS notified affected individuals by U.S. Mail. The types of information involved include names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, medical information, and health insurance information. A total of 2,359 individuals were affected.
The Play ransomware group claimed responsibility for an attack on TPIS Industrial Services on its leak site on March 26th, 2026 — approximately six days after the reported breach end date. This claim was tracked by Ransomware.live and reported by DeXpose and RedPacket Security on March 26th and 27th, 2026, and flagged by FalconFeeds.io. The group threatened to release sensitive company data unless negotiations were initiated. This attribution is an attacker-side claim only; TPIS has not publicly confirmed that ransomware was the cause of the breach, and no independent source has confirmed the Play group’s allegation as the incident’s origin.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: TPIS Industrial Services, Inc.
- Industry: Industrial Services / Specialty Trade Contracting
- Location: Pasadena, Texas
- Incident type: Unauthorized access to personal information (Play ransomware group claimed responsibility — unconfirmed)
- Date of breach: March 19th, 2026 – March 20th, 2026
- Date breach discovered: June 16th, 2026
- Date of consumer notification: July 17th, 2026
- Total persons affected: 2,359
- Source: Texas Attorney General Data Security Breach Report (BR-0005179) — https://oag.my.site.com/datasecuritybreachreport/apex/DataSecurityReportsPage#BR-0005179; DeXpose — https://www.dexpose.io/play-ransomware-group-strikes-tpis-industrial-services/; RedPacket Security — https://www.redpacketsecurity.com/play-ransomware-victim-tpis-industrial-services/
What Should You Do?
If you received a notice from TPIS Industrial Services, Inc., take steps now to protect yourself. Because this breach involved Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, medical information, and health insurance information, the risk of identity theft and medical fraud is real. Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — and request your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com to check for any accounts or activity you do not recognize. Review your health insurance Explanation of Benefits statements and, if possible, request a copy of your medical records to check for services you did not receive. If identity theft does occur, report it and get a recovery plan at IdentityTheft.gov. Stay alert for phishing attempts and unsolicited communications that reference your personal information.
Your Legal Rights
If your personal or health 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.
