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Itron Discloses Cyber Intrusion on Corporate IT Systems

The breach at a key supplier to energy and water utilities underscores ongoing supply‑chain cyber risk.

Overview

  • Itron, a global utilities‑technology provider, detected unauthorized access on April 13 and launched an incident‑response investigation.
  • The company says it removed the intruder and kept operations running by using backups and contingency plans.
  • No unauthorized activity has been found in customer‑hosted systems used by utilities.
  • The investigation is still determining any data access and required legal or regulatory notices, and no ransomware group has claimed responsibility.
  • Itron expects its insurers to reimburse a significant share of the direct costs tied to the incident.