Cybersecurity Incident at CenterPoint Energy
CenterPoint Energy is investigating a cybersecurity breach that may have impacted the personal information of some customers. This incident was brought to light after an online post claimed that a third party had obtained customer data. The company activated its cybersecurity response protocols and engaged outside experts for an investigation.
Preliminary findings revealed that unauthorized access occurred through an external system, although the exact number of affected customers and the specific types of personal information involved have not been disclosed. CenterPoint is in the process of assessing the breach’s scope and will notify those affected as required by law.
The company has reported the incident to law enforcement and relevant regulatory agencies. Importantly, it confirms that electric and natural gas services remain uninterrupted, and there is currently no expectation of a significant financial impact from the incident.
For further details, KPRC 2 reached out to CenterPoint, but a spokesperson indicated that the official filing contains all relevant information.
