Den Hartog Industries Data Breach Affects 2,957 People

Den Hartog Industries Inc., a family-owned manufacturing company based in Hospers, Iowa, disclosed a data breach that affected approximately 2,957 individuals in the state.

The breach was caused by a ransomware attack that struck the company's network on Aug. 21, 2026.

After detecting the unauthorized access, the company launched an investigation with the help of external cybersecurity professionals experienced in handling these types of incidents. The forensic investigation included an extensive review of the company's systems along with a manual review of potentially affected documents.

On Sept. 25, 2026, the investigation determined that the compromised files may have contained personal information belonging to individuals.

On Oct. 1, 2026, a ransomware group known as INC RANSOM posted a claim on the dark web, asserting that it had obtained data from Den Hartog Industries Inc.

The personal information exposed in the breach included full names and Social Security numbers.

The breach was reported to the Iowa Attorney General on Oct. 22, 2026, with 2,957 Iowa residents identified as potentially affected. The company began notifying consumers on Oct. 22, 2026.

Den Hartog Industries' response to the breach

The company is offering affected individuals a complimentary one-year membership with IDX, an identity protection service.

The company also established a dedicated and confidential call center where affected individuals can ask questions and receive additional guidance about the incident. IDX representatives are available through the call center to help with enrollment and to explain the steps people can take to protect themselves.