The massive data breach suffered by credit-rating company Equifax hit more people than previously thought, the company has reported. In September last year Equifax said it had discovered that 145…
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Equifax to be investigated by FCA over data breach
Credit rating firm Equifax is being investigated by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) over a large data loss. The FCA released a short statement announcing the investigation but did…
Equifax removes webpage after malware issue
Equifax has taken down a customer help web page amid concerns over malware linked to the site. The firm said it took down the link for credit report assistance “out…
Equifax data hack affected 694,000 UK customers
The beleaguered credit reference agency Equifax has now admitted that 694,000 customers in the UK had their data stolen between May and July this year. The firm’s original estimate of…
Extra 2.5 Million Americans Affected by Equifax Breach
By Phil Muncaster Equifax has revised upwards the number of Americans affected by a massive data breach at the firm last month to 145.5 million, although data is still being…
Equifax triggers debate on cyber rules
US lawmakers have questioned the former head of credit-scoring company Equifax about a cyber attack which may have exposed personal information of more than 145 million people. Richard Smith, who…