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The scariest cyber security horror stories of 2022
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The scariest cyber security horror stories of 2022

Lapsus$ group, Log4Shell, new Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities, and the Russia-Ukraine war dominated cyber security headlines in 2022
22 Dec 2022
Uber says compromised third-party to blame for data breach
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data breaches

Uber says compromised third-party to blame for data breach

Vulnerable third-party vendor Teqtivity sparks second major incident for Uber in the space of three months
13 Dec 2022
Uber launches infosec hiring spree after attributing breach to LAPSUS$
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cyber attacks

Uber launches infosec hiring spree after attributing breach to LAPSUS$

The company also hinted at the belief that LAPSUS$ was also behind the attack on Rockstar Games over the weekend in a revealing update detailing the i…
20 Sep 2022
Uber hacked via basic smishing attack
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Security

Uber hacked via basic smishing attack

The self-taught hacker impersonated an IT worker to gain an Uber employee's password, obtaining broad access to internal systems and posting taunting …
16 Sep 2022
Former Uber security chief to face fraud charges over hack coverup
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data breaches

Former Uber security chief to face fraud charges over hack coverup

This is thought to be the first instance of a corporate information security officer criminally charged with concealing a hack
29 Jun 2022
Uber secures 30-month licence to operate in London
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Policy & legislation

Uber secures 30-month licence to operate in London

This comes after a regulatory battle between Uber and TfL dating back to 2017
28 Mar 2022
Uber to offer electric vehicles to London customers
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Technology

Uber to offer electric vehicles to London customers

The ride-sharing platform won't charge customers extra for using Uber Green, but journeys need to start in 'Zone 1'
29 Mar 2021
Uber wins license to operate in London after ‘plugging IT gaps’
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Policy & legislation

Uber wins license to operate in London after ‘plugging IT gaps’

The ride-hailing firm was previously in trouble for failings in the way it manages and releases software updates
28 Sep 2020
Uber claims it makes London "safer" in TfL licence battle
Policy & legislation

Uber claims it makes London "safer" in TfL licence battle

The ride-hailing service says it has improved systems to verify drivers' insurance documents and identification
16 Sep 2020
Former Uber CSO charged for data breach cover-up
hacking

Former Uber CSO charged for data breach cover-up

Joseph Sullivan allegedly paid $100,000 to conceal the ride-hailing firm's 2016 data breach
21 Aug 2020
Court orders Uber and Lyft to consider drivers as employees
IT regulation

Court orders Uber and Lyft to consider drivers as employees

California judge sides with state and city attorneys on preliminary injunction about how to classify gig workers
11 Aug 2020
Uber launches contact-tracing service for public health officials
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communications

Uber launches contact-tracing service for public health officials

Gives health officials data on drivers and riders who may have come into contact with someone infected with the coronavirus
20 Jul 2020
Uber reportedly in talks to buy Postmates in $2.6 billion deal
Acquisition

Uber reportedly in talks to buy Postmates in $2.6 billion deal

Sources say that a deal between Uber and Postmates could be announced soon
30 Jun 2020
When the disruptors are disrupted
Business strategy

When the disruptors are disrupted

The coronavirus pandemic has laid bare structural weaknesses in the sharing economy. Can the sector ever recover?
8 May 2020
Uber, WeWork cause SoftBank to lose 99% of quarterly profit
Business strategy

Uber, WeWork cause SoftBank to lose 99% of quarterly profit

Huge losses threaten the future of the Vision Fund
12 Feb 2020
Uber car involved in fatal crash had software flaws
Driverless car
Business strategy

Uber car involved in fatal crash had software flaws

However, US investigators still haven't determined the probable cause for the accident
6 Nov 2019
ICO fines Uber £385,000 following its 2016 data breach
Data & insights

ICO fines Uber £385,000 following its 2016 data breach

The penalty follows an investigation by the watchdog into Uber’s 2016 data breach
28 Nov 2018
Uber settles Waymo lawsuit for $245 million
Business strategy

Uber settles Waymo lawsuit for $245 million

The deal brings the long-running case over self-driving trade secrets to an end
12 Feb 2018
Uber CISO: There was no justification for hiding data breach
data breaches

Uber CISO: There was no justification for hiding data breach

Senators slam taxi firm for cover-up of hack affecting 57 million people
7 Feb 2018
York becomes the third UK city to reject Uber
Policy & legislation

York becomes the third UK city to reject Uber

York, Sheffield and London have effectively banned the service from operating
13 Dec 2017
ICO: Uber data breach raises huge concerns
data breaches

ICO: Uber data breach raises huge concerns

The ICO and NCSC will investigate the impact on UK customers
23 Nov 2017
Uber paid $100,000 for hackers' silence over data breach
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Uber paid $100,000 for hackers' silence over data breach

Hackers stole 57 million drivers' and users' details, but Uber didn't say a word
22 Nov 2017
Uber edges closer to '$10 billion' SoftBank investment
Business strategy

Uber edges closer to '$10 billion' SoftBank investment

Japanese tech giant will lead consortium buying an additional 17% stake in the ride-hailing firm - report
13 Nov 2017