Richard Smith Archives

Marissa Mayer, former CEO of Yahoo, was one of two executives from breached companies that testified in front of Congress Wednesday. (FORTUNE global forum)

Yahoo, Equifax still don’t know who was behind their massive hacks

Marissa Mayer was among the ex-CEOs how testified in front of Congress on their massive data breaches, providing very little new information.

Nov 8, 2017 By Patrick Howell O'Neill

Equifax settlement — The judge’s decision Monday represents the final approval of a settlement deal initially proposed in July. (Flickr)

Congress rips ex-Equifax CEO over breach: ‘I don’t think we can pass a law that … fixes stupid’

Ex-CEO Richard Smith received an earful on Capitol Hill Tuesday over Equifax's response to its data breach.

Oct 3, 2017 By Zaid Shoorbajee

Equifax CEO retires after mega breach

Equifax CEO Richard Smith will be stepping down from his position as chairman of the board and chief executive officer, the company announced Thursday.

Sep 26, 2017 By Greg Otto

Equifax CEO called to testify before Congress about breach

Equifax's chief executive was formally invited Wednesday to testify Oct. 3 before Congress by top members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Sep 13, 2017 By Patrick Howell O'Neill