Dec 31, 2025 • CSO Online
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Equifax Europe CISO: Notorious breach spurred cybersecurity transformation
Javier Checa, the CISO for Continental Europe at Equifax, discusses how the notorious 2017 data breach acted as a catalyst for a comprehensive cybersecurity transformation within the company. Equifax has since invested heavily in cybersecurity, migrated its infrastructure to the cloud, and fostered a 360-degree security culture focused on transparency and collaboration to regain trust and become a security leader. Checa highlights the evolving role of the CISO and the ongoing challenges of adapting to new threats and regulations in the cybersecurity landscape.
Dec 30, 2025 • Austin American-Statesman
BEARISH
Oracle facing possible class action over data breaches impacting millions
Oracle, the Austin-based tech giant, is facing a potential class-action lawsuit following multiple data breaches this year that impacted millions of people. A federal judge in Austin is considering consolidating over 30 related cases into one. These lawsuits stem from at least two data breaches of Oracle's E-Business Suite by the cybercriminal group Cl0p, which harvested sensitive personal information and is now attempting to extort payments from affected companies.
Dec 30, 2025 • Mashable
SOMEWHAT-BEARISH
How should you take your Equifax data breach settlement?
Equifax is paying between $575 million and $700 million to settle a 2017 data breach affecting 147 million people. Victims can choose between up to 10 years of free credit monitoring or a cash payment. The cash payment can be significantly less than the advertised $125 depending on how many people claim it, making the credit monitoring option potentially more valuable.
Dec 29, 2025 • MarketBeat
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Equifax, Inc. (NYSE:EFX) Given Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" by Analysts
Equifax, Inc. (NYSE:EFX) has received a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from twenty analysts, with an average one-year price target of $274.73. The company recently beat Q3 estimates and provided a positive outlook for Q4 and FY2025. Despite recent insider selling, institutional investors hold a significant portion of the stock.
Dec 29, 2025 • Stock Titan
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FTC delay derails Verisk–AccuLynx deal and prompts $1.5B note buyback
Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) has terminated its agreement to acquire AccuLynx because the Federal Trade Commission did not complete its review by the contractual deadline. Consequently, Verisk will redeem $1.50 billion in senior notes issued for the acquisition at 101% of principal plus accrued interest. AccuLynx disputes the termination, but Verisk intends to defend its position.
Dec 29, 2025 • Stock Traders Daily
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(EFX) Movement as an Input in Quant Signal Sets
This article, published by Stock Traders Daily, analyzes Equifax Inc. (NYSE: EFX) using AI-driven quantitative signals. It highlights a mixed sentiment alignment indicating choppy conditions, and details three distinct trading strategies: a Long Position Trading Strategy, a Momentum Breakout Strategy, and a Risk Hedging Short Strategy. The analysis also provides multi-timeframe signal analysis with support and resistance levels.