BYU-Pathway Worldwide Data Breach (2025): What Was Exposed & What to Do

✅ Official notice on file. BYU-Pathway Worldwide filed this data breach notice with the California Attorney General on Jul 18, 2025. Compare it with the letter you received: the official copy is linked below.

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BYU-Pathway Worldwide reported a data breach caused by an incident at a third-party vendor or service provider. The information involved includes Social Security number, username / password, phone number, home address.

Key facts

Incident type Third-party vendor
Data exposed Social Security number, Username / password, Phone number, Home address
Reported to California AG Jul 18, 2025
Company helpline 1-833-594-5317

What to do now

  1. Freeze your credit for free at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, and request an IRS Identity Protection PIN at irs.gov to block fraudulent tax returns in your name.
  2. Change the password on this account and on any other site where you reused it, and turn on two-factor authentication.
  3. Be wary of calls or texts that mention this incident and ask for codes or payment.
  4. Get your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and look for accounts you do not recognize.
  5. Call the BYU-Pathway Worldwide helpline at 1-833-594-5317 if you have questions about your letter.

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Source: notification letter and filing submitted by BYU-Pathway Worldwide to the California Attorney General. BreachLetter is not affiliated with BYU-Pathway Worldwide. Details extracted from the official letter; always follow the instructions in your own copy.