– Equifax shares rose 1.75% on August 19 amid heightened cybersecurity scrutiny, trading $250M (396th in liquidity).
– Cybersecurity investments in AI/cloud lag behind foundational protections, highlighted by CMU’s AI attack replication study referencing the 2017 Equifax breach.
– Government agencies bolster defenses through private partnerships but face coordination challenges due to budget cuts and staff reductions.
– Corporate budget constraints delay advanced security adoption, exposing firms to evolving threats amid economic uncertainties.
– A volume-driven trading strategy (2022-2025) yielded 31.52% returns, reflecting market volatility and timing risks.
