Equifax used ‘admin’ as username and password internally

Equifax used ‘admin’ as username and password internally

A class-action lawsuit targeting Equifax has revealed a series of appalling internal security practices that led to the data breach incurred by the credit reporting agency in 2017. The lawsuit is not ...
Equifax has bled $1.4 billion from 2017 breach, so far

Equifax has bled $1.4 billion from 2017 breach, so far

Nearly two years after suffering a massive data breach, credit bureau Equifax is still bleeding money in settlements and legal fees. Equifax’s latest earnings release tallies the costs associated with its 2017 ...
Equifax sued by the state of Indiana over 2017 breach

Equifax sued by the state of Indiana over 2017 breach

Almost two years after suffering a massive hacker attack, Equifax is still picking up the pieces, paying penalties through its nose. The latest act of retribution comes from the U.S. state of ...
Vermont librarian scores symbolic $600 win against Equifax in small claims lawsuit

Vermont librarian scores symbolic $600 win against Equifax in small claims lawsuit

In the wake of the Equifax incident last year, more than 143 million people had their personal and financial information leaked by hackers. For one 49-year-old librarian in Vermont, simply watching the ...