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DOJ indicts Chinese nationals in massive Equifax data breach

The Justice Department has announced charges against four Chinese nationals in connection to the massive 2017 Equifax data breach affecting millions of Americans. Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with more on the two year investigation.

equifax - CBS News
6:20pm PST - February 10th, 2020

Report: US Department of Justice holds China responsible for 2017 Equifax breach

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) today brought espionage charges against the four Chinese military hackers allegedly responsible for the 2017 Equifax data breach. Widely considered ...

equifax - The Next Web
11:41am PST - February 10th, 2020

Equifax breach was the work of Chinese state hackers, DOJ says

Act was “a deliberate and sweeping intrusion,” attorney general says.

equifax - Ars Technica
8:41am PST - February 10th, 2020

4 Chinese military hackers charged with massive 2017 Equifax breach

The Justice Department announced charges against Chinese nationals who stole the names and birth dates of over 150 million Americans by hacking Equifax.

equifax - NBC News
7:53am PST - February 10th, 2020

US charges four Chinese military 'hackers'

They are suspects in the hacking of credit score giant Equifax, which hit more than 147m Americans.

equifax - BBC News
7:32am PST - February 10th, 2020

Chinese Military Hackers Charged With Stealing Millions of Americans' Info From Equifax

Four Chinese military hackers have been charged with breaking into the computer networks of the Equifax credit reporting agency.

equifax - Time
7:18am PST - February 10th, 2020

US says Chinese military stole masses of Americans' data

WASHINGTON (AP) — Four members of the Chinese military have been charged with breaking into the computer networks of the Equifax credit reporting agency and stealing the personal information of...

equifax - Associated Press
7:07am PST - February 10th, 2020

Four Members of China’s Military Indicted Over Massive Equifax Breach

Disclosed in 2017, hack into the credit-reporting company compromised data on nearly 150 million Americans

equifax - The Wall Street Journal
7:00am PST - February 10th, 2020

How 4 Chinese Hackers Allegedly Took Down Equifax

The Department of Justice has pinned the Equifax hack on China. Here's how they did it, according the indictment.

equifax - Wired
4:52am PST - February 10th, 2020

Equifax owes you a lot more, but here’s how to get $125 from this week’s settlement

The US credit reporting agency Equifax settled earlier this week with the Federal Trade Commission over the massive 2017 data breach that exposed hundreds of millions of Americans’ Social Security numbers and other sensitive data. Now, you can finally file a …

equifax - The Verge
9:44am PDT - July 25th, 2019

Unpacking the Equifax settlement

The $700 million settlement is big, but might not be big enough to stop the next data spill.

equifax - Axios
8:16am PDT - July 25th, 2019

Equifax to pay $700 million for breach that exposed 147 million Americans' personal data

Almost two years after a major data breach hit Equifax, the company has finally agreed to a global settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). As per the proposed terms ...

equifax - The Next Web
11:03pm PDT - July 22nd, 2019

Equifax's $700 million data breach settlement spurs criticism, calls for new rules

Credit-reporting company Equifax Inc will pay up to $700 million to settle claims it broke the law during a massive 2017 data breach and to repay harmed consumers, in a landmark settlement that was nonetheless criticized by consumer advocates and some lawmake…

equifax - Reuters
6:42pm PDT - July 22nd, 2019

Equifax consumers face uphill battle for claims

Consumers affected by the massive Equifax Inc data breach in 2017 will not reap any windfalls from the credit reporting company's $700 million U.S. settlement announced on Monday, but may face a cumbersome process to get compensation.

equifax - Reuters
6:42pm PDT - July 22nd, 2019

$700 Million Equifax Fine Is Still Too Little, Too Late

For failing to safeguard the Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, and more of 150 million Americans, Equifax will pay up—but not enough, experts say.

equifax - Wired
12:58pm PDT - July 22nd, 2019

What consumers are entitled to in the $700 million Equifax settlement

Credit reporting agency Equifax will likely pay out a $700 million settlement over the 2017 data breach that exposed the social security numbers of millions of people.

equifax - ABC News
12:22pm PDT - July 22nd, 2019

Equifax to pay $575M for data breach, promises to protect data next time

The company promises free credit monitoring and not to screw up with security.

equifax - Ars Technica
9:43am PDT - July 22nd, 2019

Equifax Will Pay Up to $700 Million in Data Breach Settlement

Equifax will pay up to $700 million to settle over a 2017 data breach that exposed Social Security numbers and other private information.

equifax - Time
5:06am PDT - July 22nd, 2019

I’ll see everyone that works for equifax customer service in hell

kung fu kelly (@IVIattyy)
3:35am PDT - July 26th, 2023

$EFX / Equifax files form S-8 POS https://t.co/o8RqSTNPor

FintelAlerts (@FintelAlerts)
3:02am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @MrtgBusiness: Fewer borrowers took out mortgages in the second quarter of June 2023 as the impact of rising rates becomes “more evident…

Maestro Financial (@maestro_finance)
12:05am PDT - July 26th, 2023

Fewer borrowers took out mortgages in the second quarter of June 2023 as the impact of rising rates becomes “more evident”, data has revealed. https://t.co/L3vUxMzxEw

Mortgage Business (@MrtgBusiness)
12:01am PDT - July 26th, 2023

$EFX #SP500 Equifax published most recent fiscal period financial results @NowObserver Revenue elevation of 0.068 %, could not prevent income reduction of -31.29 % in the most recent fiscal period, compared to same quarter a year ago. Revenues were at $… https://t.co/yG0BKvrbKX

CSIMarket.com (@CSIMarket)
11:13pm PDT - July 25th, 2023
Craigslist has been a great place to sell stuff, But it is also where Hackers try to get your online Credentials! Don’t get hacked - Read: Equifax's Cyber Breach Chickens are Coming Home To Roost – https://t.co/adq2X6qlj6 https://t.co/HLmOiky9FF

Craigslist has been a great place to sell stuff, But it is also where Hackers try to get your online Credentials! Don’t get hacked - Read: Equifax's Cyber Breach Chickens are Coming Home To Roost – https://t.co/adq2X6qlj6 https://t.co/HLmOiky9FF

Hector and Carl (@WorkingTheWeb2W)
10:00pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

Consumer credit demand rebounds after 7 quarters of decline. Equifax data shows a +15.1% YoY increase in unsecured credit demand, fueled by credit cards and personal loans. https://t.co/f7TrvS4QY3 #CreditDemand #FinancialData #Economy #FinanceGrowth

NZ Adviser (@NZ_Adviser)
8:00pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @Equifax: Credit unions focus on targeting households with existing savings, while banks aim for a more affluent customer base. Understa…

Nancy Mills (@nancytmills)
7:28pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @business: Equifax said a key financial regulator is investigating data-accuracy issues in its Workforce Solutions division https://t.co…

FilaFresh (@filafresh)
3:22pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @business: Equifax said a key financial regulator is investigating data-accuracy issues in its Workforce Solutions division https://t.co…

MB (@bankercorp)
3:19pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @business: Equifax said a key financial regulator is investigating data-accuracy issues in its Workforce Solutions division https://t.co…

Jameson Sharp ג’יימס (@JamesonSharpKc)
3:09pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @business: Equifax said a key financial regulator is investigating data-accuracy issues in its Workforce Solutions division https://t.co…

X (@Eric1284_)
3:08pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @business: Equifax said a key financial regulator is investigating data-accuracy issues in its Workforce Solutions division https://t.co…

Debra Blair (@DebraBl44091315)
3:08pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

Equifax said a key financial regulator is investigating data-accuracy issues in its Workforce Solutions division https://t.co/q59dQa54Cz

Bloomberg (@business)
3:04pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

Equifax said a key financial regulator is investigating data-accuracy issues in its Workforce Solutions division https://t.co/Pk1E6zajC5

Bloomberg Australia (@BloombergAU)
2:39pm PDT - July 25th, 2023
RT @reporterev: Equifax today said it's facing a third CFPB investigation. https://t.co/jFJuowGNnC

RT @reporterev: Equifax today said it's facing a third CFPB investigation. https://t.co/jFJuowGNnC

Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (@FairHousingIN)
2:12pm PDT - July 25th, 2023
Equifax today said it's facing a third CFPB investigation. https://t.co/jFJuowGNnC

Equifax today said it's facing a third CFPB investigation. https://t.co/jFJuowGNnC

Evan Weinberger (@reporterev)
2:03pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

EQUIFAX SAYS CFPB IS PROBING DATA ACCURACY ISSUE IN WORKFORCE UNIT $EFX

FMN - FastMarketNews (@FastMarketNews)
1:27pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

*EQUIFAX SHARES DOWN 2.5% POSTMARKET AFTER CFPB PROBE DISCLOSURE

lexus (@colourinterlude)
1:27pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

Credit unions focus on targeting households with existing savings, while banks aim for a more affluent customer base. Understanding the nuanced differences in deposit growth strategies is key. https://t.co/qaqLpX5En8 #Banking #CreditUnions

Equifax Inc. (@Equifax)
8:49am PDT - July 25th, 2023
New data suggests a pattern of #credit expansion and a significant shift in credit usage, indicating potential challenges for businesses. 

Download the report to learn more. https://t.co/vMSP0gBm4P

#BusinessCreditTrends #MarketPulse https://t.co/DNcX06yGxo

New data suggests a pattern of #credit expansion and a significant shift in credit usage, indicating potential challenges for businesses. Download the report to learn more. https://t.co/vMSP0gBm4P #BusinessCreditTrends #MarketPulse https://t.co/DNcX06yGxo

Equifax Canada (@equifaxcanada)
8:01am PDT - July 25th, 2023
Equifax agreed to pay at least $575 million... as part of a settlement with the FTC, CFPB, and 50 states and territories.

The settlement was in response to a data breach in 2017 that affected approximately 147 million people.

Read more here: https://t.co/3GQuRVUztM

 #optout https://t.co/ZsQfBPRiKz

Equifax agreed to pay at least $575 million... as part of a settlement with the FTC, CFPB, and 50 states and territories. The settlement was in response to a data breach in 2017 that affected approximately 147 million people. Read more here: https://t.co/3GQuRVUztM #optout https://t.co/ZsQfBPRiKz

Optery (@optery)
7:45am PDT - July 25th, 2023

Since when was it ever accurate at complex things?? It took 9+ corrections and prompts just to generate code that would compile, let alone be useful. There will be a major software security crisis, worse than Equifax, due to AI (moreso laziness) one day. https://t.co/EnU1TKSSJY

Tom Maiaroto (@tmaiaroto)
6:40am PDT - July 25th, 2023

Learn 8 simple ways #lenders can find hidden opportunities despite the volatile economy throughout the rest of 2023: https://t.co/d9QrSpinCc

Equifax Inc. (@Equifax)
6:23am PDT - July 25th, 2023

An identity thief can use your personal information to open new credit cards, take out loans and even buy a car. All in your name. Find out how Equifax can help you recover. https://t.co/Fbp6eBodf7 #IdentityTheft #IDTheft https://t.co/NCcjXaxjuO

Equifax Canada (@equifaxcanada)
6:00am PDT - July 25th, 2023
Too many idle credit accounts can pose security risks and damage your credit score. Check your open accounts on credit bureau sites like Experian, TransUnion, or Equifax. You might be surprised to find more than you thought. Stay vigilant, and protect your financial health! https://t.co/Hm3HETltcv

Too many idle credit accounts can pose security risks and damage your credit score. Check your open accounts on credit bureau sites like Experian, TransUnion, or Equifax. You might be surprised to find more than you thought. Stay vigilant, and protect your financial health! https://t.co/Hm3HETltcv

1600 Cyber (@1600Cyber)
5:35am PDT - July 25th, 2023

The #CreditGame is a SCAM! PHUKKK @Equifax and @TransUnion #PlayStupidGames #WinStupidPrizes

Gold Berry (Lion/Lamb) (@NotYour35746682)
5:26am PDT - July 25th, 2023

You think you’re credit is doing well till you check equifax. Humbling experience

Ridder Stan Account (@ATLGhost_)
2:40am PDT - July 25th, 2023