National Grid reports MOVEit related data breach of Massachusetts customers

National Grid, a utility company has reported a a data breach that exposed the personal information of its customers, including names, account numbers, contact details, and utility usage.

The breach occurred due to a "cyber incident" involving CLEAResult, a third-party vendor assisting with energy efficiency programs in Massachusetts and the file transfer service that they were using.

The company assured customers that their National Grid accounts remained uncompromised and that neither financial data nor account passwords were exposed. No details are available about the number of impacted individuals nor any mitigating measures offered by National Grid or CLEAResult.

National Grid emphasizes its commitment to securing customer information and advises customers to monitor their online accounts for suspicious activities and regularly update passwords.