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confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.60
CenterPoint Energy discloses cyber incident exposing customer personal info
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC
- In September 2026, a third-party claimed to have obtained a data set with some of the Company's customer information.
- Unauthorized party accessed personal info of a portion of customers through an external facing system; investigation ongoing.
- Electric and gas service deliveries remain operational and undisrupted by the Incident.
- Company expects no material impact on financial condition or results of operations; costs partially offset by cyber insurance.
- Notifying affected customers and regulators; reported matter to law enforcement.
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