One of the most significant cyber incidents in recent years was the 2017 Equifax data breach, which resulted in the exposure of personal information of nearly 147 million people. As one of the largest credit bureaus in the United States, Equifax was entrusted with sensitive information, making the fallout of the breach even more profound. Here's a comprehensive rundown of how this cyber incident unfolded.

Information security threats are not only growing in number, but they are also becoming more sophisticated and damaging. While the impacts of these cyberattacks are often discussed, the detailed mechanics of how they actually unfold are frequently overlooked.