The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Equifax over $13.6 million for severe failings, including a security breach in 2017 that put millions of people at risk of financial crime. The original fine was $19.4 million, but Equifax received a 30% discount for accepting the penalty early on, and a 15% credit for good behaviour during the investigation.
The NCSC wants developers to get serious on software security
The NCSC’s new Software Security Code of Practice has been praised by cyber professionals as a significant advancement in enhancing software supply chain security.
