Moody Bible Institute suffered a data breach in June 2026 in which over 2.3 million accounts had personal information including names, addresses, phone numbers, and dates of birth publicly exposed following a ShinyHunters extortion campaign.
What happened
According to HIBP, in June 2026 Moody Bible Institute was targeted by a ShinyHunters "pay or leak" extortion campaign. When the organization did not comply, the attackers published the stolen data publicly. Moody Bible Institute disclosed the incident and reported that internal and external cybersecurity experts were engaged to investigate.
What was exposed
According to HIBP, the exposed data included email addresses, names, physical addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, genders, and marital statuses. Over 2.3 million unique email addresses were part of the leaked dataset.
Who is affected
Reported by HIBP, those affected include donors, supporters, students, and alumni of Moody Bible Institute — approximately 2.3 million individuals in total.
What to do now
If you have ever donated to, studied at, or otherwise engaged with Moody Bible Institute, assume your personal information may be exposed. Monitor your accounts for phishing attempts, as attackers may use your name, address, and phone number to craft convincing scams. Consider placing a fraud alert with the major credit bureaus as a precaution. Be cautious of unsolicited calls, emails, or messages referencing your personal details.