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Uber drivers' information stolen in a third-party hack
Engadget · By Mariella Moon ·
The Brief
- Uber disclosed that information belonging to some of its drivers was stolen in a data breach.
- The breach occurred at a third party, not in Uber's own systems according to the headline.
- Uber has sent a warning to the drivers whose information was stolen.
Why it matters
It shows how a compromise at a third-party vendor can expose personal data held by a platform, so teams should review what data their vendors can access.
Who’s affected
- Uber drivers whose information was stolen
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- #drivers
Uber sends warning to drivers whose information was stolen in a data breach.
Timeline
Uber discloses driver data stolen in third-party hack and warns affected drivers
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Uber drivers' information stolen in a third-party hack