https://www.cnbc.com/2017/09/14/equifax-tumbles-as-ftc-confirms-investigation-into-breach.html >The Federal Trade Commission said Thursday it is investigating the data breach at Equifax that exposed the personal information of 143 million people. New of the investigation sent Equifax's stock sinking. >"The FTC typically does not comment on open investigations," agency spokesman Peter Kaplan said. "However in light of the intense public interest and the potential impact of this matter, I can confirm that FTC staff is investigating the Equifax data breach."