4 stories tagged #Equifax

  1. Ontario, B.C. Homeowners Hit Breaking Point on Mortgage Payments
    finance

    Ontario, B.C. Homeowners Hit Breaking Point on Mortgage Payments

    Equifax reports a sharp rise in mortgage delinquencies in Ontario and B.C., signaling severe financial stress among homeowners.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. Credit Freeze Alone Won't Stop Synthetic Identity Fraud, Experts Warn
    tech

    Credit Freeze Alone Won't Stop Synthetic Identity Fraud, Experts Warn

    While credit freezes block new-account fraud, synthetic identity theft and account takeovers bypass them entirely. Here's what you need.

    last wk. 2 min read
  3. DIY vs. Paid Identity Protection: What Works After the Conduent Breach
    tech

    DIY vs. Paid Identity Protection: What Works After the Conduent Breach

    After the largest U.S. data breach exposed 25M records, we compare free vs paid identity protection strategies for 2026.

    last mo. 2 min read
  4. Identity theft costs Americans over $20 billion in losses, with hidden time and credit damage
    tech

    Identity theft costs Americans over $20 billion in losses, with hidden time and credit damage

    Major data breaches have led to billions in identity theft losses, with victims spending weeks resolving fraud and repairing credit.

    2mo ago 1 min read