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Georgia Power cyberattack exposed 400,000 customer accounts
WSB-TV • • business
Key Points:
- Georgia Power disclosed a cyberattack that exposed limited account information of approximately 400,000 customers, including names, addresses, phone numbers, emails, and the last four digits of Social Security numbers.
- The breach affected 300,000 Georgia Power customers and accounts tied to its parent company, Southern Company, with the company promptly stopping the unauthorized access and notifying law enforcement.
- An investigation found no evidence of ongoing unauthorized access, and Georgia Power is offering affected customers free credit monitoring services.
- The incident highlights growing cybersecurity threats targeting utility providers, with experts warning about potential risks to both personal data and critical infrastructure services.
- Customers are advised to monitor financial accounts, review credit reports, use offered credit monitoring, and be cautious of phishing attempts related to the breach.
