high severity July 23, 2026 · 4 min read

The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Data Breach Notice (Washington Attorney General)

If you received a notice from The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, here’s what the filing says was exposed, and what to do about it.

The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago notified Washington residents of a data breach in a filing reported to the Washington State Attorney General on July 23, 2026, and the notice lists social security number, driver's license or washington id card number and full date of birth among the information exposed. The filing puts the incident itself on June 12, 2026.

The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Data Breach Notice (Washington Attorney General)

The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago has notified 8,955 Washington residents that their Social Security numbers, driver's license or Washington ID card numbers, and full dates of birth were exposed in an incident that occurred on June 12, 2026. The organization filed the notice with the Washington Attorney General on July 23, 2026, 41 days later.

If you received a letter, this combination of records creates a lasting risk of identity theft

A Social Security number paired with a date of birth is the exact information needed to open new credit accounts, file fraudulent tax returns, or impersonate you with government agencies. Unlike a credit card or password, none of these three pieces of information can be replaced. Once they are out, they remain usable for years.

The filing lists exactly these three categories: Social Security Number, Driver's License or Washington ID Card Number, and Full Date of Birth. No passwords were exposed. The record does not mention any other data types.

What this exposure actually enables

With your name, Social Security number, and date of birth, someone can:

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Report details & sourcing

Severity High identifiers that cannot be reissued, alongside documents or accounts that can be misused now

Disclosed July 23, 2026

Last reviewed July 23, 2026

Affected 8955

Data exposed Social Security NumberDriver's License or Washington ID Card NumberFull Date of Birth

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