Security News > 2019 > July > What You Should Know About the Equifax Data Breach Settlement
2019-07-22 19:27
Big-three credit bureau Equifax has reportedly agreed to pay at least $650 million to settle lawsuits stemming from a 2017 breach that let intruders steal personal and financial data on roughly 148 million Americans. Here's a brief primer that attempts to break down what this settlement means for you, and what it says about the value of your identity.
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