Neogen Data Breach (August 2026)

neogen.com

445,899
Exposed Records
Aug 2026
Breach Date
3 months ago
Unknown
Password Risk
Manufacturing industry
Manufacturing
Industry
Added to XposedOrNot on November 5, 2026 · #540 of 797 breaches by records exposed

About This Breach

Neogen, a food and animal safety company, was allegedly breached by the ShinyHunters group in August 2026, with data later published online exposing 445k unique email addresses from corporate mailing lists, employee records, and other business contacts.

Data Exposed

Email addresses
Names
Phone numbers
Physical addresses
Employers
Job titles

Breach Details

Breach Type Data Breach
Searchable Yes
Verified Yes
Sensitive Data No
Reference No reference available

How this data is sourced and verified

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check if I was in the Neogen breach?

Type your email address into the search box on our data breach check page. If it appears in the Neogen breach, or any other, you'll see the breach name, date and what was exposed. It's free and nothing you type is stored.

When did the Neogen data breach happen?

Neogen was breached in Aug 2026. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 5, 2026.

How many records were exposed in the Neogen breach?

445,899 records were exposed, making it the #540 largest of the 797 breaches in our index.

What data was exposed in the Neogen breach?

The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Names, Phone numbers, Physical addresses, Employers, Job titles.

What should I do if I was affected by the Neogen breach?

No password was in this breach, so the main risk is phishing. Be wary of emails, calls or texts that quote these details, turn on two-factor authentication, and set up free breach alerts on XposedOrNot so you know the moment your email appears in a new breach.

What Should You Do?

High Priority

Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.

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Watch for Phishing Calls & SMS

Be cautious of unexpected calls or texts asking for personal information.

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Beware of Scam Mail

Be skeptical of unexpected correspondence requesting personal details.

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Monitor Your Accounts

Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.