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Electric and gas utility CenterPoint Energy warns of data breach after dark web post

September 15, 2026 · The Record · Severity: CRITICAL

Houston-based CenterPoint Energy notified federal regulators about an incident that exposed some customer data on the dark web.

Key Takeaways

  • CenterPoint Energy has notified federal regulators of a data breach after customer data appeared on the dark web.
  • The Texas-based utility company is investigating the scope of exposed customer information and the source of the breach.
  • Energy sector breaches raise concerns about critical infrastructure data security and potential downstream impacts on grid operations.
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