Reports emerged on August 29, 2026, via the dark web security site Ransomware.live, that the hacker group ShinyHunters claimed to have breached Neogen Corporation, a Michigan-based biotechnology company. Attorneys are investigating these claims.
The specific types and quantity of data exposed, as well as the number of individuals affected, have not yet been publicly disclosed or confirmed by Neogen Corporation. The company has not officially confirmed the data breach.
Legal proceedings are underway, with several lawsuits filed against Neogen Corporation in federal courts. Details regarding consumer notifications and regulatory filings remain unclear as of September 1, 2026.