Stolen Equifax, Marriott Data Likely Being Used Strategically, Veracode's Eng Says

The video discusses the testimonies of Marriott and Equifax CEOs regarding their respective data breaches. Lawmakers criticized the companies for inadequate cybersecurity measures. Equifax's CEO claimed no evidence of data misuse, while Marriott faced unique challenges due to acquiring a breached system. Attribution of the breaches remains difficult, with potential nation-state involvement. Leadership and process failures were highlighted as key issues in managing cybersecurity.

What was the main concern of lawmakers regarding the data breaches discussed?

• The cybersecurity measures in place

• The public relations strategy

• The speed of data recovery

• The financial losses incurred

What is a likely reason for stolen data not appearing on the dark web?

• It is being used by nation-state actors

• It has been destroyed

• It is too large to upload

• It is encrypted

What unusual activity was detected in the Equifax data breach investigation?

• Data being sold on the dark web

• Unauthorized access from Europe

• Chinese traffic from a breached server

• Increased traffic from Russia

How did the Marriott data breach differ from the Equifax breach?

• It was caused by a natural disaster

• It was a result of an acquisition

• It was resolved quickly

• It involved financial data

What was identified as a major issue in the Equifax breach?

• Lack of customer support

• Poor visibility into assets and software

• Inadequate marketing strategies

• Delayed response to the breach