Equifax

Equifax Inc. is one of the three largest consumer credit reporting agencies, along with Experian and TransUnion. Equifax collects and aggregates information on over 800 million individual consumers and more than 88 million businesses worldwide.

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Pre-Data Breach, Equifax Suspected China Of Spying
Pre-Data Breach, Equifax Suspected China Of Spying
September 13, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Before it was the victim of a massive data breach that exposed the personal information of 143 million customers, Equifax was worried that sensitive data had...

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NEW DATA: Why Bank Customers Prefer Convenience Over Security
NEW DATA: Why Bank Customers Prefer Convenience Over Security
September 13, 2018  |  Authentication

Consumers prefer speed, convenience and ease of use over security — even when it comes to accessing financial services online. As many as 71 percent...

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Offering Convenience Without Sacrificing Security
Offering Convenience Without Sacrificing Security
September 12, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Seamless movement across connected and mobile devices, from checking a bank account balance on a smartwatch to shopping via a social platform, creates simplified and...

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NEW REPORT: Is Security Holding Omnichannel Banking Back?
NEW REPORT: Is Security Holding Omnichannel Banking Back?
September 12, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Consumers expect to do business with their bank online seamlessly, without the hassle of complicated security checks, whether through their mobile phone, smart watch, home...

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TRENDING: Why US Customs Wants To Change The Face Of Air Travel
TRENDING: Why US Customs Wants To Change The Face Of Air Travel
August 22, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Bad actors aren’t just stealing sensitive information; they are hoping to wreak havoc on airport security in the U.S. Fortunately, security players are working to...

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Five At Five: Equifax Q2 Earnings Disappoint
Five At Five: Equifax Q2 Earnings Disappoint
July 26, 2018  |  News

Welcome to the Five at Five your late look at the payments and commerce news of the day. Coverage includes Equifax reporting second quarter earnings, Walmart...

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Equifax Still Fights To Regain Trust As Q2 Sales Slump
Equifax Still Fights To Regain Trust As Q2 Sales Slump
July 26, 2018  |  Earnings

Equifax Inc., the Atlanta-based credit reporting agency, reported lower earnings in the second quarter, mainly due to weakness in its U.S. Information Services [USIS] business,...

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Equifax Names New Executive For USIS Unit
Equifax Names New Executive For USIS Unit
July 20, 2018  |  Personnel

After serving as Equifax‘s interim chief executive, Paulino do Rego Barros Jr. is taking the helm of United States Information Solutions (USIS) as the unit’s...

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Equifax Buys DataX To Close Credit Reporting Gap
Equifax Buys DataX To Close Credit Reporting Gap
July 17, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Equifax announced that it has acquired DataX, a leading specialty finance credit reporting agency and alternative data provider to lenders nationwide. As part of the...

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