Data Breach

A data breach is the intentional or unintentional release of secure or private/confidential information to an untrusted environment.

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Senators Want Answers From Equifax CEO About Data Breach

Senators Want Answers From Equifax CEO About Data Breach
Senators Want Answers From Equifax CEO About Data Breach
September 12, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Equifax, the latest company to be embroiled in a massive data breach, is facing questions from two top U.S. senators on both sides of the...

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Could Equifax Be The Unexpected (And Unwilling) Savior Of The Arbitration Rule?
Could Equifax Be The Unexpected (And Unwilling) Savior Of The Arbitration Rule?
September 12, 2017  |  CFPB

One week ago, the CFPB’s arbitration rule seemed more or less doomed to the scrap heap of financial regulatory history. Although it was approved in final...

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Equifax Blames Flaw In Database Software For Breach; Backlash Mounts From Consumers, Lawmakers
Equifax Blames Flaw In Database Software For Breach; Backlash Mounts From Consumers, Lawmakers
September 11, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Equifax, the credit scoring company that suffered a data breach that impacted as many as 143 million Americans, is blaming a vendor software flaw in...

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The Explanations Edition: Equifax, Apple and Square
The Explanations Edition: Equifax, Apple and Square
September 11, 2017  |  Today In Data

All eyes were on the sky last week, as most of the Southeastern United States braced for Hurricane Irma. And, as post-Harvey rebuilding assessments are ongoing...

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In Equifax’s Wake, Outrunning The Breach Bear
In Equifax’s Wake, Outrunning The Breach Bear
September 11, 2017  |  Risk Management

What have we learned from the Equifax hack? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Equifax Hack Impacts 143 Million Customers
Equifax Hack Impacts 143 Million Customers
September 08, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Credit scoring company Equifax announced Thursday (Sept.7) it had experienced a cybersecurity incident that may have impacted approximately 143 million consumers in the U.S., as...

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Yahoo Lawsuit Over Data Breaches Can Go Forward
Yahoo Lawsuit Over Data Breaches Can Go Forward
September 01, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Internet search browser company Yahoo, which was sold to Verizon Communications, will face a nationwide lawsuit lodged against it on behalf of more than 1...

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Spambot Releases 700M Emails And Passwords
Spambot Releases 700M Emails And Passwords
August 31, 2017  |  Fraud Prevention

A spambot computer program, which collects email addresses to send out spam messages to consumers, has exposed 711 million email addresses and a number of...

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