Watch the Equifax video and search the Web for information about the 2017 Equifax data breach. What was the nature of the attack? What could Equifax have done to prevent it? Once the attack was discovered, what steps did the company take to mitigate the effects? Do you believe the response was effective and appropriate? Why? How can such attacks be prevented in the future? What are the impacts of this data breach for businesses and individuals?

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