Page 2: Impact & Aftermath

What were the consequences?

• $80 million in fines and lawsuits.
• 100+ million customers at risk of identity theft.
• Raised concerns about cloud security.

How did Capital One respond?

• Fixed the security flaw.
• Offered free credit monitoring.
• Strengthened cybersecurity and cloud protections.

What security measures were added?

• Stronger firewalls & monitoring.
• More security audits.
• Stricter access controls.

Did it lead to new laws?

No major laws, but increased cloud security scrutiny.