CenterPoint Energy confirms data breach after hacker leaks customer info
Summary
Texas utility CenterPoint Energy has confirmed that a hacker has obtained personal information from its customers, following a claim of stolen records that surfaced on a cybercrime forum. The Houston-based company, which serves about 7 million customers across several states, reported to the SEC that an investigation is underway after a third party accessed customer data through one of its external systems. Although the breach has raised concerns, CenterPoint Energy stated that it has not affected service delivery and does not anticipate a material impact from the incident. This is not the first cybersecurity issue for the utility, which previously faced similar challenges in 2024 when it was targeted by hackers during the MOVEit campaign.
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CenterPoint Energy: CenterPoint Energy is a Houston-based public utility that delivers electricity and natural gas to customers across Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas. The company confirmed it became aware of an unauthorized third party obtaining personal information relating to a portion of its customers through one of its external-facing systems. It has launched an investigation into the incident, which a threat actor claimed to have carried out and partially leaked on a cybercrime forum. Regulatory Filing: Public companies must disclose cybersecurity incidents involving unauthorized access to customer information in SEC filings. Cybersecurity Incident: Utilities have faced repeated claims of data theft from external systems and third-party vendors in recent incidents.
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