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Equifax reports massive cyberattack; shares down 6% after hours

Published 09/07/2017, 04:41 PM
© Reuters.  Equifax reports massive cyberattack; shares down 6% after hours
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  • The incident may have impacted 143M U.S. consumers, says the company. Information accessed mostly includes names, SS #'s, birth dates, addresses, and driver's license numbers.
  • In addition, credit card numbers for about 209K U.S. consumers were accessed.
  • The attack occurred from mid-May through July, and Equifax (NYSE:EFX) discovered it on July 29. The company also identified unauthorized access for certain U.K. and Canadian residents.
  • Source: Press Release
  • Shares -6% after hours
  • Now read: Equifax (EFX) Investor Presentation - Slideshow


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