I don't believe Equifax received money, just a long list of demands to be allowed to continue as a viable business.
That it was a nation-state actor may have allowed them some grace, as it didn't result in individuals' details being wholesale sold on the dark web, and the fallout was most-likely a national security issue.
It would definitely have helped the CCP target individuals who were vulnerable to recruitment due to their financial status. Especially when combined with the Office of Personnel Management data hack.
That it was a nation-state actor may have allowed them some grace, as it didn't result in individuals' details being wholesale sold on the dark web, and the fallout was most-likely a national security issue.
It would definitely have helped the CCP target individuals who were vulnerable to recruitment due to their financial status. Especially when combined with the Office of Personnel Management data hack.