Where does the General Land Office case file come from?

Every entry is taken from the breach report General Land Office lodged with the Texas Attorney General. Nothing here is estimated.

Why do the incident date and the report date differ?

Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.

What does the records-affected figure count?

It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.

Does this case file change over time?

Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

Case file

Case File: General Land Office Data Breach

This file collects the dated facts on record for the General Land Office incident. The state report is dated September 22, 2025. The incident itself is dated July 18, 2025.

Timeline

66 days separate the incident date from the date it was reported.

July 18, 2025Incident dateWhen the filing says the breach took place.
September 22, 2025Report filed in TexasDate the notice was lodged with the Texas Attorney General.

Case facts

Filing state: Texas
Date reported: September 22, 2025
Incident date: July 18, 2025
Receiving office: Texas Attorney General

Case notes

The General Land Office in Texas has reported a data breach incident, according to a public filing made on September 22, 2025. The filing indicates that the security incident took place on July 18, 2025.

While the filing confirms a data breach occurred, it does not specify the exact nature of the incident or the specific types of personal information that may have been involved. The official record broadly refers to the exposure of "the information involved" without providing further details on data categories.

The number of individuals potentially affected by this General Land Office data breach is not disclosed in the public filing. The investigation into the incident is noted as ongoing, meaning more details may emerge as it progresses.

To help protect against potential misuse of your data, it is recommended that you remain vigilant. Carefully review financial statements, credit card accounts, and explanations of benefits for any unauthorized activity or suspicious transactions.

Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus as a proactive measure. Be cautious of any unsolicited communications, whether by email, phone, or mail, that request personal details, as these could be phishing attempts.

Additionally, strengthen the security of your online accounts by using strong, unique passwords. Where available, enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) to add an extra layer of protection against unauthorized access to your digital presence.

Questions about this case file

Where does the General Land Office case file come from?: Every entry is taken from the breach report General Land Office lodged with the Texas Attorney General. Nothing here is estimated.
Why do the incident date and the report date differ?: Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.
What does the records-affected figure count?: It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.
Does this case file change over time?: Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

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