About IGI Global Scientific Publishing
IGI Global Scientific Publishing, based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, recently experienced a data breach affecting a total of 516 individuals, including 5 residents of Maine. The breach was discovered on August 18, 2025. The company specializes in scientific publishing and has been working to inform and protect those impacted by this incident. Notifications to affected individuals were sent electronically on December 3, 2025, informing them of the breach and the steps being taken to address it.
What Happened
On August 18, 2025, IGI discovered that it was the victim of a ransomware attack. IGI diligently worked to restore its system through backups and commenced an investigation into what occurred. The investigation was recently completed and IGI concluded that certain personal identifiable information may have been impacted. To date, IGI has not received any notice or indication of any of your information used in a malicious way and has no evidence that there was any attempt to misuse any of the information.
IGI Global Scientific Publishing fell victim to a ransomware attack, affecting the personal data of individuals on August 18, 2025. The attack potentially impacted personal identifiable information, but there is no evidence of misuse as of now.
Next Steps
Affected users are encouraged to enroll in the free identity protection services offered by IDX by March 11, 2026. Users should visit the provided URL or scan the QR code for enrollment using the specific code in their notification letter. They should also remain vigilant by monitoring their credit reports and account statements for any suspicious activity. If any suspicious activity is detected, users are advised to contact IDX immediately for assistance.
Identity Theft Protection Services
IGI Global is offering identity theft protection services through IDX, a ZeroFox Company. These services include credit and CyberScan monitoring for a period of 12 to 24 months, a $1,000,000 insurance reimbursement policy, and fully managed identity theft recovery services. Affected individuals are urged to take advantage of these services to safeguard their personal information and receive assistance should any identity theft issues arise.