The Most Unsettling Data Breaches Ever Witnessed

Equifax Data Breach

In 2017, Equifax, one of the three largest credit agencies in the U.S., suffered a major data breach. Personal data of approximately 147 million people were exposed, including social security numbers, birth dates, addresses, and in some instances, driver's license numbers. The breach led to a massive uproar, leading to stricter regulations and a renewed focus on data security.