Uber

Malware & Threats

Issued by: Security Week

Both companies have confirmed being breached. Uber admitted that a hacker used compromised employee credentials to access internal tools, but downplayed impact, insisting that development systems, user accounts, and sensitive information were not accessed. In the case of Rockstar, the hacker leaked videos recorded during the development of the upcoming Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 6…

Application Security

Issued by: Security Week

Uber Updates Bug Bounty Program

Uber last week updated the legal terms of its bug bounty program and provided guidance for good faith vulnerability research. The changes come just months after the ride-sharing giant admitted paying a couple of individuals as part of an effort to cover up a massive security incident. Uber says it has addressed nearly 200 flaws for…

Application Security

Issued by: Security Week

Uber in Legal Crosshairs Over Hack Cover-up

Two US states on Wednesday confirmed they are investigating Uber’s cover-up of a hack at the ride-sharing giant that compromised the personal information of 57 million users and drivers. Uber purportedly paid data thieves $100,000 to destroy the swiped information — and remained quiet about the breach for a year. That decision evidently came despite…