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Explain this story: 100,000 Alabama Power Customers Affected in Southern Company Data Breach
Approximately 100,000 Alabama Power customers were affected by a data security incident involving Southern Company, its parent organization. An unauthorized third party accessed limited customer account information through an online portal, though sensitive financial data like bank account and payment card numbers were not compromised. Southern Company is notifying affected customers and offering free credit monitoring services through Equifax.
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Approximately 100,000 Alabama Power customers were affected by a data security incident involving Southern Company, its parent organization. An unauthorized third party accessed limited customer account information through an online portal, though sensitive financial data like bank account and payment card numbers were not compromised. Southern Company is notifying affected customers and offering free credit monitoring services through Equifax.
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Published Oct 5, 2026, 20:42 ET · on this site +28m 19s