The Truth About Data Collection And How “Personal” Your Information Really Is

Equifax Has Suffered Three Breaches Since 2015

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Counting 2017, Equifax has been the victim of three massive data breaches since 2015. That year identity thieves successfully hacked the company twice, stealing the valuable W-2 information of millions of consumers. The tax documents provide all the information the criminals needed.

The effects of the combined breaches are devastating. In total, Equifax handles data for more than 91 million businesses and 820 million consumers worldwide. One fraud analyst described the severity of the hacks as the highest possible concern.