What Is Known So Far About the Equifax Data Breach

The video discusses the Equifax data breach, highlighting how hackers exploited a web application vulnerability to access sensitive data of 143 million people. It emphasizes the irony of Equifax's role in credit monitoring and identity theft protection, which was compromised. The breach included Social Security numbers, driver's licenses, and credit card data, raising concerns about data security and the effectiveness of Equifax's services.

What type of vulnerability did hackers exploit to access Equifax's data?

• A network vulnerability

• A web application vulnerability

• A hardware vulnerability

• A physical security breach

How many people were affected by the Equifax data breach?

• 143 million

• 43 million

• 200 million

• 100 million

What ironic service does Equifax offer that relates to the breach?

• Loan approval

• Credit card issuance

• Identity theft protection

• Data storage solutions

What specific type of data did hackers obtain from Equifax?

• Medical records

• Social Security numbers and driver's licenses

• Full credit reports

• Bank account details

How many credit card numbers did hackers reportedly obtain from Equifax?

• 100,000

• 150,000

• 250,000

• 200,000