An electric utility serving multiple counties in Mississippi was attacked by cybercriminals last summer in an incident that exposed information of more than 20,000 residents. The Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association initially warned customers through social media on 26 August 2024 that, due to software problems, they were unable to process payments. The system was restored by 30 August.
In breach notification letters filed with regulators last week, the utility confirmed it discovered “susp