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CenterPoint Energy discloses customer data breach in SEC filing

Channelnewsasia • September 14, 2026

Sept 14 : CenterPoint Energy said on Monday in an SEC filing it became aware in September of an online post claiming to have obtained a data set of certain customer information.

• The Texas-based utility said it activated its cybersecurity incident response protocols and enlisted third-party cybersecurity experts after learning of the post, while also taking steps to further protect its systems.

• The company said its investigation determined that an unauthorized third party obtained personal information relating to a portion of its customers through one of its external-facing systems.

• CenterPoint said its electric and gas services have not been affected and remain operational, and it does not currently believe the incident is reasonably likely to have a material impact on its financial condition or results of operations.

CNA Games Guess Word Crack the word, one row at a time Buzzword Create words using the given letters Mini Sudoku Tiny puzzle, mighty brain teaser Mini Crossword Small grid, big challenge Word Spot as many words as you can Show More Show Less • The utility added that it has incurred, and expects to continue incurring, expenses tied to the incident and its response, but said it carries cybersecurity insurance that it believes will offset related costs. • CenterPoint did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for .

• The utility added that it has incurred, and expects to continue incurring, expenses tied to the incident and its response, but said it carries cybersecurity insurance that it believes will offset related costs.

• CenterPoint did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for .

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CenterPoint Energy Investigates Customer Data Breach CenterPoint Energy reported a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to customer information. The company became aware in September of an online post by a third party claiming to possess a dataset of customer information. In response, CenterPoint activated its cybersecurity protocols and engaged third-party experts for investigation. The breach involved personal information of some customers accessed through an external-facing system. Despite the breach, the company's electric and gas services remain operational, and it does not expect a material impact on its financial condition. CenterPoint plans to notify affected customers and regulatory authorities as required. The company has reported the incident to law enforcement and incurred expenses related to the breach, which it expects to continue. CenterPoint maintains cybersecurity insurance to help offset these costs. 3 sources 37

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