CenterPoint Energy confirms data breach affecting portion of 7M customers after dark web post

App.Dealroom.Co • September 15, 2026

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CenterPoint Energy Confirms Data Breach Affecting Millions of Customers CenterPoint Energy disclosed a data breach affecting customer information after a hacker leaked claims of having stolen 7.49 million records. The breach was confirmed following an online post by a threat actor who exploited vulnerabilities in the company's external-facing systems. The leaked data reportedly includes names, phone numbers, service addresses, account numbers, and partial Social Security numbers. CenterPoint Energy stated that its electric and gas services remain operational and that the incident is not expected to materially impact its financial condition. The company has activated its incident response protocols and is working with third-party cybersecurity experts to assess the situation. Multiple lawsuits have already been filed against the company by affected customers. The investigation into the breach is ongoing, and the company plans to notify affected customers and regulatory authorities as required by law. 17 sources 64

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