Capital Star Oil & Gas, Inc. Data Breach – Investigation by Federman & Sherwood
March 18, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood is investigating a data breach involving Capital Star Oil & Gas, Inc. following a notification filed with the Maine Attorney General.
According to the filing, Capital Star Oil & Gas detected suspicious activity within its network on November 3, 2025 and promptly initiated an investigation with the assistance of cybersecurity specialists. The investigation determined that certain files may have been accessed without authorization.
Following a comprehensive review completed on March 9, 2026, the company determined that the information involved may include individuals’ names in combination with Social Security numbers.
Capital Star Oil & Gas began notifying affected individuals on or about March 16, 2026. The company is also offering complimentary credit monitoring and fraud assistance services for 12 months through Cyberscout, a TransUnion company.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether adequate safeguards were in place to protect sensitive personal information and whether affected individuals may have legal claims.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Name
- Social Security numbers
- Other sensitive information
What is Capital Star Oil & Gas, Inc.?
Capital Star Oil & Gas, Inc. is a Houston-based independent upstream oil and gas company focused on the exploration, acquisition, and production of oil and gas properties.
Individuals who received a notification letter or believe they may have been affected are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277
Email: info@federmanlaw.com