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Hacker steals 7.49M utility customer data
A cybersecurity incident at CenterPoint Energy has led to the potential theft of customer personal information, with a hacker claiming to have stolen 7.49 million records including addresses, account numbers, billing details, and partial Social Security numbers. The company confirmed that some customer data was compromised but has not verified the specific number or types of information affected. CenterPoint is investigating the breach and has stated that services remained operational, with no immediate impact on its financial condition. Authorities advise affected individuals to monitor their accounts, be cautious of scam communications, and take protective steps such as credit freezes and enhanced account security.
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