CenterPoint Energy confirms customer data stolen in cyberattack
CenterPoint Energy has confirmed that customer personal information was stolen following a cyberattack on the utility company. The breach came to light after an attacker reportedly leaked the stolen data.
Why this matters: Utility companies know a lot about you. Your name, address, payment information, and usage patterns are all on file — and you had no real choice about giving it to them. When the lights have to stay on, you do not get to shop around for a more secure provider. That makes breaches like this different from a retail hack. Customers cannot opt out, cannot take their business elsewhere, and are left waiting to find out exactly what was taken and what someone might do with it.
Who should care: Cybersecurity · Privacy officers · Administrators · General readers · Policy
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