It could take years for the cases to play out in court.

The home improvement retailer also agreed to strengthen data security practices.

In an exclusive interview with CyberScoop, Farshchi describes how he wants to secure Equifax and instill the idea that cybersecurity doesn't fall to the IT division.

Jamil Farshchi has been hired as the credit monitoring company picks up the pieces from 2017's mega breach.

The DIY retail chain was hacked and cybercriminals got away with the details of 56 million payment cards — then they got sued by the banks. Now…