What Is This About?

According to dark web monitoring sources, Longhorn III Investments, LLC (a/k/a Longhorn Investments, or “Longhorn”) of Dallas, Texas may have experienced a data breach allegedly carried out by the threat group known as Coinbase Cartel. Our firm is investigating this incident and would like to speak current and former employees and lending customers of Longhorn, or anyone else who has provided Longhorn with their personal information.

What Happened?

On or around August 22, 2026, dark web monitoring websites including Ransomware.live detected that the cybercriminal threat group known as Coinbase Cartel had claimed a breach of Longhorn Investments’ systems in a post made to the group’s dark web leak site. Coinbase Cartel is specifically known for data theft and extortion rather than systems encryption, raising concerns that it has stolen data from Longhorn and issued a ransom demand.

As of publication, Longhorn Investments has not confirmed the alleged breach’s authenticity. Details of the alleged breach, such the full scope of potentially affected information and the number of individuals who may be affected, remain under investigation.

What Information Was Impacted?

While Longhorn has not confirmed the alleged breach nor its associated details, based on Coinbase Cartel’s history of attacks and the nature of Longhorn’s business, the following categories of information may have been compromised:

• Name;
• Address;
• Social Security number;
• Credit/credit check information;
• Information about real estate transactions; and
• Other sensitive personal information.

What Action Can You Take?

Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is investigating whether affected persons are entitled to compensation. If you provided your personal information to Longhorn Investments, there is no cost or obligation to participate. Follow the link below to find out about your rights and potential legal remedies available.