Equifax Inc. is facing a probe from a U.K. watchdog, adding to the credit reporting company’s woes. Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority said Tuesday that it’s “investigating the circumstances surrounding a cybersecurity incident that led to the loss of U.K. customer data held by Equifax Ltd. on the servers of its U.S. parent.” Equifax disclosed a massive breach last month, and analysts have said breach-related fines and lawsuit settlements could be substantial, ranging between about $500 million to $1 billion.
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