“In an unusual move, the FTC announced Thursday it had launched a probe into the Equifax data breach, turning up the heat on the credit bureau after it revealed that data on 143 million Americans had been stolen after hackers exploited a months-old computer server bug.
“The FTC typically does not comment on ongoing investigations,” Peter Kaplan, acting director of public affairs for the agency, said in a statement. “However, in light of the intense public interest and the potential impact of this matter, I can confirm that FTC staff is investigating the Equifax data breach.”