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.

FBI warns about online file converter sites which install malware, steal private information
Scammers are mimicking popular online tools that convert .pdf, .doc, and .jpg files, to install malware and ransomware onto users’ computers or steal personal data.