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BYU-Pathway Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving BYU-Pathway.
•Discovered on June 17, 2025.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Social Security Number, National ID Number, Account ID, Contact Information, Gender, Marital Status, Religious Affiliation, Age, Educational Course Records.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

The BYU-Pathway breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

In July 2025, BYU-Pathway Worldwide reported a data breach that began on June 17, 2025, through unauthorized access to a compromised vendor account. The company detected the breach on June 24, 2025, and subsequently sent notices to affected individuals.

The breach exposed various types of personal information, including names, Social Security numbers, national ID numbers, account IDs, contact details, gender, marital status, religious affiliation, age, and educational course records. The exact number of affected individuals has not been publicly provided.

Data breaches often involve a period of discovery and notification. It is not uncommon for details to emerge over time, and notification to affected individuals may be delayed.

Data possibly involved

Name
Social Security Number
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
National ID Number
Account ID
Contact Information
Gender
Marital Status
Religious Affiliation
Age
Educational Course Records

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Took over 180 days or has not yet notified consumers

Breach Occurred

Jun 17, 2025

Company Discovered

Jun 24, 2025

Regulator Notified

Unknown

Consumers Notified

Unknown

7 days to discover

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Complete

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Complete

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Current

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

Note: Breach verification can take time. Information may evolve as more details become available from companies and regulators.

Case Status:

Investigation Open

We're actively investigating this case and seeking affected individuals.

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Do you use BYU-Pathway?

Yes

What should I do?

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