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CenterPoint Energy Data Breach Impacts 1 Million Texans

Personal information such as names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license numbers was compromised.

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CenterPoint Energy Data Breach Impacts 1 Million Texans SecurityWeek · securityweek.com · Oct 15, 2026 · Primary source
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