Security · High impactFan score 45 · Tier B
Uber confirms hackers stole thousands of drivers’ license information in data breach
TechCrunch · By Zack Whittaker ·
The Brief
- Uber confirmed hackers stole thousands of drivers' license information.
- The data was stored by AI cloud company Fireworks AI and was taken in a security incident.
Why it matters
Driver's license data is sensitive personal information that can enable identity fraud, so affected drivers and developers handling similar third-party data should review their vendor exposure.
Who’s affected
- Uber drivers whose license data was stored by Fireworks AI
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The ride-sharing giant said driver's license information stored by AI cloud company Fireworks AI was stolen during a security incident.
Timeline
Uber confirms driver license information was stolen in a breach
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Uber confirms hackers stole thousands of drivers’ license information in data breach