Color of Money: Understanding credit freezes after Equifax breach
Michelle Singletary explains how credit freezes protect against identity theft, compares freezes with locks from Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, and cites expert views on convenience versus security. She notes that freezes block lenders, while locks add monitoring and may involve tradeoffs with offers and access.
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SEC Chief Reports 2016 Breach Hit Cyber Defenses
Jay Clayton told a Senate panel he learned of a 2016 SEC software breach only last month during a separate probe. He ordered an internal review and said hackers may have used the flaw to profit from stock trades. The SEC is hiring more cyber security staff but seeks more funding, as lawmakers press for stronger standards.
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