WESTERN NEW YORK ENERGY, LLC

Western New York Energy notified consumers of a network security incident detected on April 25, 2025, where an unauthorized third party accessed the network. The incident potentially exposed names. The company engaged forensic specialists, rebuilt affected systems, notified the FBI, and offered 12 months of credit monitoring. No evidence of specific misuse was found.

Western New York Energy (WNYE) reported a ransomware attack discovered on April 25, 2025. The incident resulted in the exfiltration of employee personal information (PII), including names. WNYE engaged forensic investigators, notified the FBI, and contained the breach. Four New Hampshire residents were affected. Notifications were sent on June 4, 2025, offering credit monitoring and identity theft protection.

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