Tag: Equifax

Equifax confirms up to 400,000 UK consumers at risk after data breach

September 18, 2017

One week after publicly revealing that a data breach had exposed the personal information and social security numbers of up to 143 million American consumers, the credit reporting agency has revealed more details of just how many people are affected in the UK. Although Equifax’s UK systems are said not to have fallen victim to … More Equifax confirms up to 400,000 UK consumers at risk after data breach

Equifax breach: 5 defensive steps to take now

September 11, 2017

As you may have heard from the copious news coverage (including our own), the credit monitoring bureau Equifax, was hit with a security breach which has given thieves access to the data of 143 million people; this information comes primarily from customers in the US, as well as some in the UK and Canada. The data … More Equifax breach: 5 defensive steps to take now

Equifax hack could affect half the population of the US

September 8, 2017

The credit reporting agency, Equifax, has revealed that they suffered a huge cyberattack that could affect up 143 million Americans. The hackers gained access to sensitive personal data, including social security numbers, birth dates and addresses of nearly half the population of the US. The company released a statement on their website saying: “Based on the company’s … More Equifax hack could affect half the population of the US