SM Energy Company Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
August 4, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the SM Energy Company data breach following a notification filed with the Texas Attorney General.
According to the filing, the SM Energy Company data breach affected approximately 3,851 Texas residents, with additional individuals potentially affected nationwide. The information potentially exposed includes names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and other personal information. Affected individuals were notified by U.S. Mail.
The exposure of names, addresses, and Social Security numbers may significantly increase the risk of identity theft, tax fraud, and financial fraud.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether SM Energy Company implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive employee and customer information and whether additional security measures could have prevented this incident.
Energy companies often maintain confidential employee, contractor, and business records containing personally identifiable information. Unauthorized access to this information may create substantial privacy and financial risks.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Addresses
- Other sensitive information
What is SM Energy Company?
SM Energy is an independent energy company that explores for, develops, and produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids.
Individuals affected by the SM Energy Company data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their options.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com