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CenterPoint Energy Breach Exposes 1M Customer Records

A security breach at CenterPoint Energy has put the personal data of around 1 million Texans at risk, with hackers gaining unauthorized access to customer information through an externally facing system. The incident was discovered after hackers claimed to have stolen a dataset, prompting an investigation that confirmed the breach.

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Utility company's office interior with exposed server room, hinting at data breach.

CenterPoint Energy Breach Exposes Customer Data

CenterPoint Energy suffered a major breach, with a hacker claiming to have stolen 7.49 million customer records, including sensitive info like names, addresses, account numbers, and partial Social Security numbers. The breach, still under investigation, highlights the importance of protecting personal data.

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