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Cisco disclosed a zero-day vulnerability in its Secure Email Gateway, allowing root-level command execution. Lumen Technologies identified BambooToken malware targeting Windows and Linux systems. CenterPoint Energy reported a data breach affecting up to 7 million customers. Ukrainian President appointed Ihor Klymenko to lead cybersecurity efforts. HYPR survey found 42% of companies hired fraudulent candidates. Hackers exploited a WooCommerce plugin flaw to compromise WordPress sites. Recorded Fu

RBC initiated coverage of CenterPoint Energy (CNP) with a Sector Perform rating and $40 price target, citing high consensus expectations. CNP shares fell 1.3% on Tuesday.

CenterPoint Energy disclosed a data breach via SEC filing, confirming an unauthorized party accessed customer data through an external system. The company is investigating the scope and impact, with no disruption to services reported. According to the filing, the breach is unlikely to materially affect financial results. The attacker claimed to have extracted 7.49 million files, including customer details, but CenterPoint did not verify these claims.

CenterPoint Energy disclosed a customer data breach in an SEC filing, revealing unauthorized access to personal information via an external system. The company activated cybersecurity protocols and expects related costs to be covered by insurance. Electric and gas services remain operational, and the company does not anticipate a material financial impact.

CenterPoint Energy confirmed a data breach, with a hacker claiming to have stolen 7.5 million customer records. The company is investigating and stated the breach will not materially impact operations. The hacker threatened further attacks and released a 2.5 GB data file, though its validity is unconfirmed. This follows previous claims of data theft in 2024.

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) reported a data breach after a dark web post claimed stolen customer data. The company confirmed hackers accessed personal information but said services were unaffected. The breach may involve 7.5 million records, though the company has not yet verified this. CenterPoint reported the incident to regulators and law enforcement, expecting some costs but no material financial impact. The company reported a net income of $244 million in Q2.

A federal appeals court ruled the U.S. Department of Energy exceeded its authority in keeping Michigan's J.H. Campbell Coal Plant open, vacating the order. The plant's owner, Consumers Energy, had planned to retire it. The ruling may impact similar orders for plants in Indiana, including those operated by CenterPoint Energy and NIPSCO, which have complied with the DOE's extensions.

CenterPoint Energy faces multiple class-action lawsuits from customers in Indiana, Texas, and Minnesota over an alleged data breach between Aug. 17 and Sept. 1. The lawsuits claim 6.7-7 million records were leaked, exposing personal information. CenterPoint has not confirmed the breach or responded to requests for comment. The suits allege negligence in security measures, violating industry standards and FTC guidelines.

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. The information included in Item 2.03 related to the entry into credit facilities is incorporated by reference into this Item 1.01. Item 1.02 Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement. The information included in Item 2.0

Tropical Storm Edouard brushed Galveston County, causing light rain and some power outages. Entergy reported 240 customers without power in Sabine Pass. Edouard weakened to 50 mph winds, with more rain expected Wednesday. CenterPoint Energy reported 750 outages in Greater Houston. The storm is moving northwest, with warnings and watches in effect for some areas.