Equifax Breach Settlement Q&A

Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 19:27:11 +0000

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.