Moody Bible Institute Data Breach Investigation
The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago has reported a data security incident that, according to public filing data, may affect 155,226 individuals. Available reporting indicates the matter was categorized as a hacking or IT incident and may have involved personal information such as names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and driver’s license numbers. If you received a notice or believe your information may be involved, it is important to review the known facts and take practical steps to protect yourself. You can also fill out the form on this page to see whether you may qualify for a claim.
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago is an Illinois-based education organization. Publicly available information about this matter is limited, but the organization has posted a data security incident page on its website.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Organization: Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
- Industry: Education
- Location: Illinois
- Reported incident type: Hacking/IT incident
- Reported incident date: June 12, 2026
- Public listing date: July 31, 2026
- Individuals listed as affected: 155,226
- Information that may have been involved: Name, Social Security number, date of birth, and driver’s license number
- Known regulators referenced in public data: State Attorney General filings in Texas and Massachusetts
What Happened?
According to the limited public information currently available, the matter was reported as a data security incident and categorized as a hacking/IT incident. Structured filing data associated with the matter ties the event to June 12, 2026, and shows a public Attorney General listing date of July 31, 2026.
At this time, detailed text from an official public notice does not appear to be accessible, so some important facts remain unknown. We have not seen a publicly available description confirming when the organization discovered the issue, when notices were sent, or how the unauthorized access allegedly occurred.
What Information Was Exposed?
According to structured filing data, the personal information that may have been involved includes a person’s name, Social Security number, date of birth, and driver’s license number. Those are sensitive identifiers that can be used for identity theft or account fraud if misused.
Because the full notice text was not publicly available to review, it is not clear whether every affected person had all of these data elements involved. If you received a letter, review it closely to see which information, if any, was specifically identified for you.
What Should You Do Next?
- Read any notice carefully. Save the letter or email, note the date you received it, and look for any deadlines or instructions.
- Protect your credit. If your Social Security number, date of birth, or driver’s license information may have been involved, consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze with the major credit bureaus.
- Monitor financial and identity records. Watch your bank accounts, credit card statements, credit reports, insurance mail, and tax records for unfamiliar activity.
- Document your time and expenses. Keep records of any out-of-pocket costs, time spent addressing the issue, or signs of identity misuse.
- Ask questions about your rights. If you received a notice or believe your information may be involved, you can fill out the form on this page to see whether you may qualify for a claim.
Your Legal Rights
People affected by a reported data security incident may have legal rights, but those rights depend on the facts, the type of information involved, and the laws that apply. In general, organizations that collect sensitive personal information may be expected to use reasonable safeguards and provide notice when certain incidents are discovered.
If a security incident leads to identity theft, fraud, unreimbursed expenses, or significant time spent protecting your accounts, those impacts can matter when evaluating a potential claim. A lawyer can help review the available reporting, your notice letter, and any harm you have experienced.
Why Hire Strauss Borrelli PLLC?
Strauss Borrelli PLLC represents people in data breach and privacy matters and understands how to investigate reported security incidents, notice issues, and the real-world fallout from exposed personal information. Our team can review the known public facts, explain the process in plain English, and help you understand whether it makes sense to pursue a claim.
If you received a breach notification letter from Moody Bible Institute:
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.
