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CenterPoint Confirms Unauthorized Access to 7.49 Million Records

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 2:23 PM UTC · How we work

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CenterPoint Energy confirmed an unauthorized third party accessed customer data.
The breach was first reported after a third-party posted a claim on Sept. 14.
A hacker alleged stealing 7.49 million records containing addresses, account numbers and partial SSNs.
CenterPoint will notify customers and regulators once it determines the breach’s scope.
Experts warn consumers of fake CenterPoint messages demanding payment or verification and recommend credit freezes.

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Story summary

CenterPoint Energy confirmed an unauthorized third party accessed customer data.
The breach was first reported after a third-party posted a claim on Sept. 14.
A hacker alleged stealing 7.49 million records containing addresses, account numbers and partial SSNs.
CenterPoint will notify customers and regulators once it determines the breach’s scope.
Experts warn consumers of fake CenterPoint messages demanding payment or verification and recommend credit freezes.