Morning Star Tours Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Traveler Information Shamis & Gentile P.A., a law firm specializing in data breach litigation, is investigating a cyberattack targeting Morning Star Tours, a Texas-based travel company that organizes Biblical tours to destinations like the Holy Land, Greece, and Turkey. The breach, which occurred between April 22 and 23, 2026, was discovered by the company on April 30, 2026, prompting an investigation with forensic experts. The PEAR ransomware group claimed responsibility for the attack, alleging they exfiltrated 1.2 TB of data. While the total number of affected individuals remains undisclosed, 8,651 Texas residents and 63 Vermont residents were confirmed impacted. Exposed data includes: - Names - Social Security numbers - Government-issued ID numbers (passports, state IDs) - Dates of birth Morning Star Tours, headquartered in Dallas, partners with churches, universities, and ministries to facilitate group travel. The breach stemmed from a compromise of a third-party technology provider. Legal representatives are evaluating potential compensation claims for affected individuals.