How the Massive Equifax Data Breach Happened

The video discusses a major data breach at Equifax, a credit monitoring agency, where hackers exploited a known vulnerability in Apache Struts software to access sensitive data of millions. Despite a fix being available, Equifax failed to update their systems, leading to legal actions and investigations. The video also covers a paleontological discovery of Dickinsonia fossils, providing insights into early animal life and challenging previous classifications.

Which company was involved in a massive data breach due to negligence?

• TransUnion

• Experian

• Equifax

• FICO

What software vulnerability did hackers exploit to breach Equifax's system?

• Buffer Overflow

• CVE-2017-5638

• Cross-Site Scripting

• SQL Injection

What type of hack was used to exploit the vulnerability in Apache Struts?

• Phishing

• Remote Code Execution

• Denial of Service

• Man-in-the-Middle

What was the response of Equifax to the discovered vulnerability?

• They ignored it

• They outsourced the fix

• They immediately fixed it

• They delayed the update

What actions were taken following the Equifax data breach?

• No actions were taken

• Equifax was shut down

• Equifax was fined

• Lawsuits were filed and investigations launched

What was the main focus of the paleontological study discussed in the video?

• Analysis of meteor impacts on Earth

• Discovery of a new dinosaur species

• Classification of Dickinsonia as an animal

• Study of ancient plant life

What group is Dickinsonia now believed to be part of?

• Placozoa

• Cnidaria

• Porifera

• Chordata