Uber suffers a data breach
This data breach has affected both Uber and Uber Eats. They have been posted on a hacking forum known precisely for such posts. Among the data that has been leaked are many source code files related to management platforms that are used by Uber and Uber Eats. It also affects the third-party platforms Teqtivity MDM and TripActions MDM.
This data appears to include asset management reports, login names and email addresses, as well as other corporate data on Uber employees. Since Bleeping Computer indicates that it seems that the problem is related to a security data breach from a third-party provider, Teqtivityand they are not related to another incident that Uber suffered last September.
Now, does this directly affect customers? Security investigation suggests that this leaked data relates only to Uber employees and does not include customers. The problem is that the leak is so important that attackers could use it to launch Phishing attacks against those employees and in this way acquire more confidential information and even be able to obtain data related to clients.
This means that Uber employees should be attentive to possible emails supposedly sent by the company’s technical support, since it is actually a strategy of the attackers to steal more information. The stolen information includes data such as name and surname, e-mail address or location.
Advice on data breaches
whatWhat can we do if we find a data leak of this type or similar? The first thing is to be informed of the extent to which it can affect us. Sometimes data breaches also include passwords, so it is essential to change the passwords as soon as possible to avoid problems.
It is also essential distrust any email or SMS that we receive from that moment on. They could use the stolen data to launch a custom Phishing attack in which they impersonate a legitimate company, such as Uber or any other company, with the aim of stealing passwords.
Also, another important tip is to be careful where we put personal data. It is essential to only trust secure platforms, guarantees, and not put personal information in services that may be a scam. That can be used by hackers to launch attacks and compromise our privacy.
In short, as you can see, Uber has suffered a new security breach. Although it does not directly affect the users, and it does affect the employees, it can indirectly affect everyone. It is essential to prevent data theft on the Internet and maintain network security at all times.
