Equifax Security Breach

The Equifax Security Breach, discovered in 2017, was a major cyberattack that exposed the personal information of about 147 million people in the U.S. Hackers exploited a vulnerability in Equifax's website software, accessing sensitive data including Social Security numbers, birthdays, and addresses. This breach raised serious concerns about data security and identity theft. Equifax, a credit reporting agency, faced criticism for its delayed response and inadequate security practices. As a result, the incident prompted legislative and regulatory discussions about data protection and consumer privacy in the digital age.