The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has imposed a penalty of over $13.6 million on Equifax for failings that endangered millions of its customers. The original fine was around $19.4 million but was reduced due to the company’s early agreement and good behaviour during the investigation. The FCA called the entire situation preventable.

UK’s Legal Aid Agency Experiences Cyberattack
A UK Ministry of Justice executive agency was targeted in a cyberattack, compromising its systems. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in cybersecurity, prompting a review of