A hacking and extortion gang known as the Helix group has taken credit for a breach at Uber Freight. The group, which has targeted transportation companies and private equity firms, claims to have stolen large amounts of data from Uber Freight's cloud environment. Uber Freight has stated that its business operations are unaffected and its systems are running normally.
Uber Freight Investigating Data Breach Claim
UKPulse Money DeskUber Freight, a logistics subsidiary of ride-sharing giant Uber, is reportedly investigating a data breach claim made by the Helix hacking group.
- The Helix hacking group has taken credit for a cyberattack and data breach at Uber Freight.
- The hackers claim to have stolen mailboxes, cloud storage drives, files relating to accounts payable, and dispatch documents from Uber Freight.
- Uber Freight has not yet confirmed whether it received any correspondence from the hackers or paid a ransom.
Why this matters: The data breach highlights the ongoing threat of cyberattacks on transportation companies and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures.
What this means for you: If you are a customer of Uber Freight, you may want to contact the company to confirm whether your data has been affected by the breach.