Duke Energy settles data breach lawsuit affecting thousands

Duke Energy settles data breach lawsuit affecting thousands

Duke Energy has settled a class-action suit over a 2024 data breach that exposed personal information of thousands of customers. Though terms weren’t disclosed, the company denies wrongdoing but is offering free credit monitoring. At least 100 people filed claims exceeding $5 million.

Duke Energy settles data breach lawsuit

By WSOCTV.com News Staff Duke Energy settled a class-action lawsuit over a data breach that happened last year, according to court documents from the U.S. District Court for Western North Carolina. According to The Charlotte Observer, the 2024 breach impacted thousands of customers and exposed information to cybercriminals. The Observer reported that terms of the settlement were not disclosed in the latest filings. Court documents show at least …