New York AG launches formal investigation into Equifax breach
As part of a formal investigation into the massive breach involving credit-reporting agency Equifax, which has effected about 143 million U.S. consumers, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman sent a letter to Equifax seeking additional information about the breach.
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