Security News

Equifax Faces Mounting Anger, $70 Billion Lawsuit
2017-09-11 17:33

Congress Calls for Hearings; Security Watchers Call for CEO's ResignationThe massive Equifax data breach has already led to the filing of at least two lawsuits against the data broker - one...

How Equifax failed miserably at handling its data breach
2017-09-11 17:15

A data breach, as conventional wisdom goes, can happen to anyone, but how an organization handles the fallout is what shows us if they care about users at all – and Equifax is failing...

Latest Equifax Bungle: Predictable Credit Freeze PINs
2017-09-11 10:33

Changing the PIN Will Cost $5-$10 and Is Done by Postal MailA 10-digit PIN used by consumers to freeze access to credit reports with Equifax is based on dates and times, several observers have...

Apache Struts Flaw Reportedly Exploited in Equifax Hack
2017-09-11 06:16

A vulnerability affecting the Apache Struts 2 open-source development framework was reportedly used to breach U.S. credit reporting agency Equifax and gain access to customer data. read more

Week in review: Equifax breach, Instagram hack, Android Toast Overlay attack
2017-09-11 01:05

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: Patch your Android device to foil Toast Overlay attacks Overlay attacks are nothing new for Android users, and Palo...

Analysis: Why Equifax Breach Is So Significant
2017-09-08 20:18

The Equifax breach revealed on Thursday is even more significant that some larger breaches because of the nature of the data that was potentially exposed, says cybersecurity attorney Imran Ahmad....

Many Questions, Few Answers For Equifax Breach Victims
2017-09-08 17:23

Victims of the massive Equifax breach may have to wait days to find out if they were impacted.

Industry Reactions to Equifax Hack: Feedback Friday
2017-09-08 16:19

News broke on Thursday that U.S. credit reporting agency Equifax suffered a massive data breach that could impact as many as 143 million customers, including people in the U.K. and Canada. read more

Equifax Breach: 8 Takeaways
2017-09-08 15:48

Data Broker Faces Questions About Security Defenses, Insider TradingIn the wake Equifax saying hackers may have stolen 143 million consumers' personal details, the company is already facing sharp...

Equifax breach: Sensitive info, SSNs of 44% of U.S. consumers accessed by attackers (Help Net Security)
2017-09-08 15:28

Equifax, one of the three largest American credit agencies, has announced that it has suffered a “cybersecurity incident” affecting some 143 million U.S. consumers. What kind of information was...