Bottom line: The breach at CenterPoint Energy may have exposed 7.5 million customer records, with hackers claiming to have accessed the data since February 2022.
What's happening: Hackers allegedly breached CenterPoint Energy's systems in February 2022, accessing 7.5 million customer records, including names, addresses, and contact information. The breach was announced by CenterPoint Energy's CIO, Michael Dierks. The hackers claimed to have stolen sensitive data, including customer data.
What to do: CenterPoint Energy recommends that affected customers contact the company to determine if they are a victim of the breach. Security leaders should ensure that customer data is properly segmented and protected. CenterPoint Energy is also offering credit monitoring services to affected customers.