A Houston energy provider confirms customer records were taken in September. The stolen files include names, addresses and electricity usage history. That combination can map when a house draws power and when it goes quiet.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What is a data breach?
- A: A data breach is an unauthorized access to and theft of sensitive information from a system, exposing personal records to criminals.
- Q: What data was stolen in the CenterPoint Energy breach?
- A: Customer records taken in September include names, addresses and electricity usage history.
- Q: Can electricity usage reveal if a home is empty?
- A: Yes. Usage history can map when a house draws power and when it goes quiet, allowing inference of occupancy patterns.