Uber Freight's operations continued after an extortion group claimed to have accessed its systems, with the group alleging it took nearly a million files.
Uber Freight has said its operations were unaffected after an extortion crew broke into its systems. The group, named Helix, claimed to have taken nearly a million files, according to The Register.
The logistics company insisted that its operations never hit the brakes, despite the intrusion. The full extent of the data breach has not been disclosed.
Why this matters: The incident highlights ongoing cybersecurity threats to logistics companies, with potential data exposure for customers and partners.
What this means for you: If you use Uber Freight services, your data may have been exposed in the breach, but the company has not confirmed any impact on operations.
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