Data Breach
Uber Data Breach
57.0M records exposed • October 2016
Uber got hacked and tried to cover it up by paying the hackers to delete the stolen data and stay quiet.
What Happened
Uber concealed a breach affecting 57 million users and paid hackers $100K to delete the data and keep quiet.
Attack method: Exposed credentials in GitHub repository
What Data Was Exposed
Names, Email addresses, Phone numbers, Driver license numbers (600K drivers)
Is your business exposed?
What to Do If You're Affected
- 1.
Change Uber password
- 2.
Monitor for phishing using your info
Lessons for Businesses
- • Never pay ransoms to conceal breaches
- • Secure code repositories
- • Disclosure is mandatory
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