CenterPoint Energy reported a data breach in which some customers’ personal information was stolen by an unauthorized third party. The breach occurred earlier this month through one of the company’s external systems. In an SEC filing, CenterPoint stated they activated their cybersecurity protocols and began investigating the incident with third-party experts.
Despite the breach, the company clarified that its electricity and gas services were unaffected, and operations remained uninterrupted. They are currently assessing the scope of the breach and intend to notify affected customers and regulatory authorities as necessary. The incident has also been reported to law enforcement.
When asked for more details regarding the specific customer information affected, the company referred to the SEC filing, indicating that further information is still being gathered. This is an ongoing story.
