Ever wondered what happens when one of the world’s biggest credit reporting agencies accidentally leaves the front door wide open... for 76 days?
In this week’s episode, we dive into the absolute chaos that was the Equifax data breach of 2017.
We chat through how it went from bad to worse, the PR disaster, the “less than £5 per victim” compensation that wouldn’t even buy a pint, and the eye-watering £500,000 UK fine (which, let’s face it, is about as painful to Equifax as a paper cut).
This episode isn’t just about tech gone wrong, it’s about leadership, accountability, and why patching your software might just save you a few hundred million dollars (and your reputation).
Grab your brew, because this one’s got everything: corporate scandal, a sprinkle of outrage, and a few laughs at the expense of the world’s most ironically named “security” company.
Tune in now and tell us, if your data was worth a fiver, what would you spend it on?
About Simon and Danielle:
Simon and Danielle are both business owners, based in the East Midlands, who met through mutual business contacts and who share a love of all things business.
Simon runs Skylight Media – Award-winning experts in Website Design, E-commerce & Marketing running since 2003.
Danielle runs Goldspun Support – a multi-faceted support service for fractional directors and small business owners across the globe, running since 2009.
Since they first met Simon and Danielle have spent a ridiculous amount of time talking about the subjects that interest them – usually over a drink in the pub – and they decided that now was the time to bring these conversations to a wider audience and invite them to join the chat.
Both Simon and Danielle are successful business owners in their own rights with big plans for the future but will never lose their love of talking all things business… and the pub.
