Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
July 24, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago data breach following a cybersecurity incident that may have compromised sensitive personal information.
According to the consumer notice, Moody Bible Institute of Chicago detected unusual activity on its computer network on June 12, 2026. The institution immediately secured its systems, notified law enforcement, and retained a forensic security firm to investigate. The investigation determined that certain information was unlawfully acquired from its systems on or about June 12, 2026, and by June 23, 2026, the Institute identified the files involved and began reviewing the affected information. The incident was attributed to a vulnerability in a software application commonly used by educational institutions, which has since been patched.
The notice states that the affected information includes an individual’s name along with additional personal information that varies by recipient. Although Moody Bible Institute reports that it is not aware of any instances of fraud or identity theft related to the incident, it is offering eligible individuals one year of complimentary Kroll 3B Identity Monitoring Services.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Moody Bible Institute of Chicago implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive student, employee, donor, and constituent information and whether additional security measures could have prevented this incident.
Individuals who received a notification regarding the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago data breach are encouraged to monitor their financial accounts and credit reports for suspicious activity and to enroll in the complimentary identity monitoring services being offered.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Other sensitive information
What is Moody Bible Institute of Chicago?
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago trains Christian ministers, operates a Christian media network, and publishes religious materials.
Individuals affected by the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their options.
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