Equifax Data Breach Quiz

In what year did the Equifax data breach occur?

• 2018

• 2016

• 2015

• 2017

Approximately how many people were affected by the Equifax data breach?

• 300 million

• 200 million

• 50 million

• 143 million

What type of sensitive personal data was compromised in the breach?

• Bank account details

• Phone numbers

• Social security numbers

• Email addresses

What was the primary cause of the Equifax data breach?

• Insider threats

• Weak passwords

• Failure to patch a vulnerability

• Phishing attacks

How long did the attackers have access to Equifax's systems?

• Three months

• Two months

• One month

• One week

When was the Equifax breach discovered?

• August 15

• September 10

• July 29

• June 1

What was the financial impact of the breach on Equifax?

• $1.4 billion

• $1 billion

• $500 million

• $2 billion

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Which country was believed to be linked to the hackers involved in the breach?

• China

• North Korea

• Iran

• Russia

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What type of compensation did Equifax offer to consumers affected by the breach?

• Discounts on loans

• Free credit cards

• Cash payment of $125

• Free identity theft protection

What legislative act was proposed in response to the Equifax breach?

• Data Protection Act

• Data Breach Prevention and Compensation Act

• Consumer Privacy Act

• Cybersecurity Enhancement Act