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CenterPoint Energy data breach: customer class action litigation

Houston based utility CenterPoint Energy confirmed hackers stole customer data through an external facing system, after a dark web post claimed nearly 7.49 million records were taken. Five proposed federal class actions filed before the disclosure allege a flaw in the utility's guest bill pay tool exposed the data.

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17 Sept 2026 first covered
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  1. CenterPoint Energy Sued in Five Federal Class Actions as Breach Claims Reach 7.49 Million Records

    Houston based utility CenterPoint Energy confirmed hackers stole customer data through an external facing system, after a dark web post claimed nearly 7.49 million records were taken. Five proposed federal class actions filed before the disclosure allege a flaw in the utility's guest bill pay tool exposed the data.

    Read the full update → Source: The Record (Recorded Future News), September 15, 2026
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