Equifax announced Monday that at least 2 million more customers may have been affected by a security breach, raising an original rough estimate of 143 million people to approximately 145.5 million.
Mandiant, the cybersecurity firm hired to conduct a forensic investigation, did not identify any proof of new activity, according to Equifax.
“I was advised Sunday that the analysis of the number of consumers potentially impacted by the cybersecurity incident has been completed, and I directed that the results be promptly released,” newly appointed interim CEO Paulino do Rego Barros, Jr., said in the press release. “Our priorities are transparency and improving support for consumers. I will continue to monitor our progress on a daily basis.”
Cyber criminals infiltrated the corporation’s website application and leaked personal information such as names, birth dates, addresses, social security numbers, and for some, drivers licenses and credit card numbers. – READ MORE
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