Hackers went for Equifax, one of the three largest credit reporting agencies. “If you have a credit report, chances are you may be in this breach. The chances are much better than 50 percent.” Pamela Dixon, executive director of the World Privacy Forum Evidence was found back in July and the hackers were able to gain access to customers' personal information like names, birth dates, and addresses. Equifax hired a cybersecurity firm to conduct a thorough investigation within the next few weeks. “Confronting cybersecurity risks is a daily fight.” Richard F. Smith, chairman and chief executive of Equifax
