Equifax Breach Impacts 143 Million Americans: How To Protect Yourself

Yesterday, Equifax announced a security breach that impacted 143 million Americans. A company that sells identity protection services has become the victim of a breach that is unprecedented in both size (half the country) and scope (the type of information that was stolen).

In this post, I will explain:

1. How to determine if you have been impacted

2. The risk from this breach

3. How to protect yourself

4. Why Equifax's remedy will not provide sufficient protection