# Uber confirms hackers stole thousands of drivers’ license information in data breach

Source: [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/13/uber-confirms-hackers-stole-thousands-of-drivers-license-information-in-data-breach/) · 2026-11-13 · Industry
Page: https://themorning.dev/story/uber-confirms-hackers-stole-thousands-of-drivers-license-information-in-data-bre-a351355edf69d9b0
Kind: security · Impact: high

## In 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.

## Timeline

- 2026-11-13: Uber confirms driver license information was stolen in a breach

## Coverage

- [Uber confirms hackers stole thousands of drivers’ license information in data breach](https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/13/uber-confirms-hackers-stole-thousands-of-drivers-license-information-in-data-breach/) — TechCrunch, 2026-11-13

Tags: data-breach, security, privacy, uber, fireworks-ai, third-party-risk

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