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    Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Moody Bible Institute of Chicago.
    • Discovered on June 12, 2026.
    • Possible data exposed: Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Physical Address, Email, Phone Number, Marital Status.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

    Breach confirmed

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    Detailed summary

    The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago experienced a data breach that was disclosed in June 2026. Reporting indicates that the stolen data was subsequently leaked online by the ShinyHunters group. The institute acknowledged a claim of a data breach in its systems and engaged cybersecurity experts to investigate the validity and impact of the claim.

    Approximately 2.3 million individuals associated with the institute were affected. The exposed data includes names, genders, dates of birth, physical and email addresses, phone numbers, and marital statuses. Reports also indicate that documents related to donor relations, supporters, students, and alumni were included.

    Details regarding specific U.S. states of residence for victims have not been publicly identified. As of the available reporting, there is no public copy of an individualized notification letter, and the number of individuals notified has not been stated. Further details may emerge as the investigation progresses. There are no confirmed reports of SSN or medical data exposure within the provided sources. Some reports mention donor gift data and employee payroll XML files that include home addresses and earnings figures, but not bank account or SSN data.

    Data possibly involved

    • Name
    • Gender
    • Date of Birth
      Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
    • Physical Address
      Could be combined with other data for identity theft
    • Email
      Increases risk of phishing attacks and account takeovers
    • Phone Number
      May be used for SIM swapping or targeted scam calls
    • Marital Status

    Company Response Timeline

    Breach Occurred

    Jun 1, 2026

    Company Discovered

    Jun 1, 2026

    Regulator Notified

    Unknown

    Consumers Notified

    Unknown

    0 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:
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