high severity December 09, 2023 · 4 min read Unverified claim — what this is

HMW Listed by Monti Ransomware Group

If you are a customer of HMW, here’s what is being claimed, and what it would mean for you.

#Robert_stop_fap_on_kids HMW Special Utility District is a Texas water district and special utility district under Chapters 49 and 65, Texas Water Code. Its purpose is to provide water utility services as permitted by applicable law.
— from Monti’s own leak-site posting. This is the group’s claim, quoted verbatim; it is not GalaxyWarden’s reporting and has not been independently verified.

HMW Special Utility District, a Texas water utility serving local residents, was listed on the Monti ransomware group's leak site on December 09, 2023. The listing indicates that internal files were exfiltrated during a ransomware attack, placing anyone whose personal information passed through the district at risk of exposure. If you or your family receive water services in the area covered by this district, your data may now sit in attackers' hands.

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Reported Details from the Listing

The Monti leak site entry states that HMW Special Utility District suffered a ransomware incident and that attackers successfully exfiltrated internal files. The disclosure does not quantify how many records were taken, list specific data types such as names, addresses, or payment details, or reveal any ransom demand. It simply states the breach occurred and that stolen material is available on the extortion platform. The listing carries the tagline "#Robert_stop_fap_on_kids," a detail that appears intended to humiliate the victim organization rather than convey technical information.

Public records confirm HMW operates as a special utility district under Texas Water Code Chapters 49 and 65, providing water services to residents and businesses. Because the leak-site posting does not detail the exact contents of the stolen files, the full scope of exposed information remains unknown to the public.

Why This Matters for You and Your Family

When a local water district is breached, the impact reaches ordinary households. Utility records routinely contain names, service addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and payment information. If your household is served by HMW, these details may have been taken. Attackers can combine them with other leaked data to build profiles used for identity theft, targeted phishing, or harassment.

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Severity High the filing does not enumerate what was exposed

Disclosed December 09, 2023

Last reviewed August 8, 2026

Affected Unconfirmed

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