http://www.pcgamer.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-massive-equifax-data-breach/ >As you might have already read, the private data of 143 million Americans was compromised in a data breach that occurred at Equifax, one of three major credit reporting agencies in the United States. The breach took place between mid-May through July, with Equifax discovering the the unauthorized access on July 29. Now more than a month later, it is letting everyone know. >"This is clearly a disappointing event for our company, and one that strikes at the heart of who we are and what we do. I apologize to consumers and our business customers for the concern and frustration this causes," said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Richard F. Smith. "We pride ourselves on being a leader in managing and protecting data, and we are conducting a thorough review of our overall security operations.  We also are focused on consumer protection and have developed a comprehensive portfolio of services to support all U. consumers, regardless of whether they were impacted by this incident."