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Over 1 Million Texans Affected by CenterPoint Energy Data Breach

Over 1 Million Texans Affected by CenterPoint Energy Data Breach

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ThreatCluster •October 15, 2026 at 02:34 UTC
  • •Over 1 million Texans' personal information compromised in the CenterPoint Energy breach.
  • •Sensitive data includes names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and driver's license numbers.
  • •Affected customers have not yet been notified about the breach.

A data breach at CenterPoint Energy has compromised the personal information of over 1 million Texans, as reported by the Texas Attorney General's Office. The breach includes sensitive data such as names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and driver's license numbers. CenterPoint first disclosed the incident in a filing with the SEC on September 14, 2026, after becoming aware of an online post by a third party claiming to have obtained customer data. As of now, affected customers have not been notified, and the company is still assessing the scope of the breach. CenterPoint has activated its cybersecurity protocols and engaged external experts to investigate the incident. The company's electric and gas services remain operational and unaffected. Texas law mandates that businesses report breaches affecting at least 250 Texans within 30 days of discovery, and notify affected consumers within 60 days.

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Timeline

2026-09-14
CenterPoint publicly discloses data breach
CenterPoint Energy filed a report with the SEC about a data breach involving customer information.
Click2Houston
2026-10-14
Texas AG reports on breach impact
The Texas Attorney General's Office reports that over 1 million Texans were affected by the breach.
Abc13
2026-10-14
CenterPoint issues statement on investigation
CenterPoint confirms ongoing investigation and engagement of external cybersecurity experts.
Abc13
2026-10-14
No notifications sent to affected customers
As of the report, CenterPoint has not yet contacted affected customers regarding the breach.
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Common questions

What personal information was compromised?
The breach included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and driver's license numbers of customers.
Have affected customers been notified?
No, as of the latest reports, CenterPoint has not yet contacted the affected customers.
What is CenterPoint doing about the breach?
CenterPoint has activated its cybersecurity protocols and is working with external experts to investigate the breach.