Helix Energy Solutions Group Hit by CL0P Ransomware Attack, Exposing Sensitive Data of Thousands Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc., a Houston-based offshore energy services provider, suffered a significant data breach following a ransomware attack by the CL0P cybercriminal group. The incident, first reported to the Texas Attorney General on May 5, 2026, involved unauthorized access to sensitive personal information of at least 4,661 individuals in Texas. The breach originated on November 13, 2025, when CL0P claimed responsibility and posted details on the dark web. Exposed data included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, government-issued IDs, and dates of birth leaving affected individuals vulnerable to identity theft and fraud. Helix Energy Solutions Group notified impacted parties via U.S. mail. The company specializes in offshore well intervention, robotics, and decommissioning services, serving the global energy sector. Legal firm Shamis & Gentile P.A. is investigating potential compensation for those affected, citing damages such as lost time, financial losses, and heightened identity theft risks. The breach underscores the ongoing threat of ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure and corporate data.

Helix Energy Solutions Discloses Data Breach Impacting Thousands of Individuals Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc., a Houston-based offshore energy services provider specializing in well intervention, robotics, and decommissioning for oil, gas, and renewable sectors, confirmed a data breach exposing sensitive personal information. The incident was first claimed by the CL0P ransomware group on November 13, 2025, via a post on the Tor network, asserting it had obtained company data. The compromised data includes names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, government-issued IDs (passports, state IDs), and dates of birth. The breach affected 4,661 Texas residents, prompting Helix to report the incident to the Texas Attorney General. Helix Energy Solutions has begun notifying impacted individuals via U.S. Mail, providing details about the breach and potential protective measures. The company serves clients across major offshore regions, though the full scope of the breach’s global impact remains unclear.