Itron utility tech firm discloses network intrusion

Itron, a Washington-based utility technology firm, has disclosed an unauthorized intrusion into its internal IT systems detected on April 13, 2026. The company, which manages 112 million endpoints for 7,700 customers globally, provides critical infrastructure technology for electricity grids and water distribution networks. Itron states the incident has been contained with no follow-up activity, and that business operations saw no material disruption and customer systems remained unaffected. No ransomware group has claimed responsibility, and an investigation into the full scope is ongoing, with insurance expected to cover significant incident costs.