CenterPoint Energy confirms customer data stolen in cyberattack

Key Takeaways

• CenterPoint Energy has confirmed that customer data was stolen in a cyberattack, with the utility company notifying affected individuals about the breach.
• The energy utility breach compromised personal information of customers, raising concerns about critical infrastructure data security in the energy sector.
• Energy sector organizations should review their incident response capabilities and ensure third-party access to customer data is properly segmented and monitored.