Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Industrial Scientific Corporation, regarding its recent data breach. The Industrial Scientific data breach may have involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to over 1,400 individuals.
ABOUT INDUSTRIAL SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION:
Industrial Scientific is a gas detection technology manufacturing company based in Pennsylvania. Founded in 1985, Industrial Scientific designs and manufactures gas detection products and solutions that protect workers from hazardous conditions around the world.2 Since its establishment, Industrial Scientific has pioneered numerous technologies, including the first 3-gas detector, 6-gas detector, wireless gas detector, and the first gas detector to be included on a NASA space shuttle.2 Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Industrial Scientific has over 10 locations across the world and employs over 1,000 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Industrial Scientific reported to the Attorney General of Maine that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. According to the breach notice, in October and November 2023, Industrial Scientific detected unusual activity within its network environment stemming from cybersecurity incidents involving two separate unauthorized third parties.1 Upon becoming aware of the issue, Industrial Scientific launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, Industrial Scientific learned that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been viewed and obtained by an unauthorized individual between January 25, 2023, and November 6, 2023. As a result, Industrial Scientific began a review of the data to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. On September 3, 2024, Industrial Scientific concluded this review. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Driver’s license or state issued identification number
- Passport number
- Birth certificate number
- Financial information (e.g., account number, credit or debit card number)
- Health insurance information
On October 3, 2024, Industrial Scientific began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to Maine residents, Industrial Scientific is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific type of sensitive information impacted and complimentary credit monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letters that Industrial Scientific filed with the Attorney General of Maine is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Industrial Scientific Corporation:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at 872.263.1100 or sam@straussborrelli.com.
