American energy technology company Itron has confirmed it was the victim of a cyberattack in mid-April, with hackers gaining access to some of its systems. The company expelled the intruders and saw no further signs of intrusion.

Itron did not specify the type of attack or if ransomware was deployed. It also stated that the breach may be limited to its IT network, suggesting unauthorized activity was not found in customer-hosted portions of its systems.

Based in Liberty Lake, Washington, Itron provides technology for managing energy consumption across water, gas and electricity supplies, with over 110 million homes and businesses using its internet-connected utility meters. The company operates in more than 100 countries and has thousands of customers, including cities and municipalities.

Itron activated its contingency plans and data backups, and operations continued without significant disruption. However, it may need to make subsequent legal filings and regulatory notifications due to the potential breach.

The lack of information on who is responsible for cybersecurity at Itron raises questions about tech giant preparedness in an increasingly digital world.