On June 16, 2023, Parker Wellbore filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Texas after learning that hackers gained access to confidential information that had been entrusted to the company. Based on the company’s official filing, the incident resulted in an unauthorized party gaining access to consumers’ names, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, government-issued identification numbers, financial account information, credit or debit card numbers, and medical information. After confirming that consumer data was leaked, Parker Wellbore began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals who were impacted by the recent data security incident.
If you received a data breach notification from Parker Wellbore, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. As we’ve previously discussed in previous posts, data breaches such as this one significantly increase your risk of identity theft and other frauds. However, by remaining proactive, you can reduce these risks. Additionally, if it turns out that Parker Wellbore or any other company was negligent in how it managed your personal information, you may be able to pursue a data breach lawsuit against the responsible party or parties. To learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft and what your legal options are in the wake of the Parker Wellbore data breach, speak with a data breach lawyer.
What We Know So Far About the Parker Wellbore Breach
News of the Parker Wellbore data breach is still fresh; however, what we know at this point comes from the company’s filing with the Attorney General of Texas. However, the information provided on the Texas AG’s “Data Security Breach Reports” page is limited, and Parker Wellbore has not yet posted notice of the incident on its website. Thus, the available information is limited.
At this early point, we do know that Parker Wellbore recently learned that information provided to the company was accessible to an unauthorized party. However, it is not yet clear if the breach involved Parker Wellbore’s computer network or that of a third-party vendor.
Regardless, upon discovering that sensitive consumer data was made available to an unauthorized party, Parker Wellbore began to review the affected files to determine what information was compromised and which consumers were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, Social Security number, driver's license number, government-issued identification number, financial account information, credit or debit card number, and medical information.
On June 16, 2023, Parker Wellbore sent out data breach letters to all individuals whose information was compromised as a result of the recent data security incident.
More Information About Parker Wellbore
Founded in 1934 and based in Houston, Texas, Parker Wellbore is a company in the utility and energy industry. The company provides support to utility and oil and gas companies, including the operation and management of rig assets. Parker Wellbore also rents equipment to utility companies and other businesses in the utility and energy sector. Parker Wellbore employs more than 519 people and generates approximately $110 million in annual revenue.
