https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nearly-100-000-alabama-power-accounts-affected-by-southern-company-data-breachContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nearly-100-000-alabama-power-accounts-affected-by-southern-company-data-breachhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nearly-100-000-alabama-power-accounts-affected-by-southern-company-data-breach#u111317Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:42:30 +0000A cybersecurity breach at Southern Company has compromised customer utility accounts across the region. Nearly 100,000 Alabama Power accounts are affected, while Georgia Power reports that hackers accessed information from about 400,000 customer accounts, with other local reports specifying 300,000 notifications in that state. The exposure affects names, contact information, and other account data. Affected customers are receiving offers for free credit monitoring as regulatory warnings emerge regarding online bill payment risks.Why it mattersSouthern Company serves as the parent corporation f