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Georgia Power, Alabama Power Data Breach Hits 400,000 Accounts

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Georgia Power, Alabama Power Data Breach Hits 400,000 Accounts

Southern Company is notifying customers that hackers accessed utility account information at Georgia Power and Alabama Power affecting 400,000 accounts. The breach exposed customer data maintained by two major southeastern utilities.

Why it matters: Customers of Georgia Power and Alabama Power should monitor accounts for unauthorized activity and watch for phishing; utility companies face ongoing targeting for customer data and infrastructure access.

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