Itron Discloses Hackers Accessed Internal IT Systems

Itron, a Liberty Lake, Washington-based provider of utility management technology, disclosed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing that hackers gained unauthorized access to portions of its internal IT systems on April 13.

The company stated it was notified of the intrusion that day and immediately activated its cybersecurity response plan. With support from external advisors, Itron investigated the incident, contained the activity, removed the attackers from its network, and blocked further access. Officials reported no subsequent unauthorized activity in its corporate systems or in customer-hosted portions, suggesting the breach was confined to internal infrastructure. Itron has notified law enforcement and continues to assess the full scope.

No ransomware groups have claimed responsibility, and the company did not specify the attackers' methods or identities. According to the filing, "The Company took action to remediate and remove the unauthorized activity and has not observed any subsequent unauthorized activity within its corporate systems."

Operations have continued without material disruption, thanks to activated contingency plans and data backups. Itron...