Uber, one of the worlds largest ride-sharing companies, has been hit with an additional $12 million in fines for a massive data breach that occurred in 2016. The breach, which exposed the personal information of over 57 million users and drivers, was initially covered up by Uber for more than a year.
In 2016, hackers gained access to Ubers system and downloaded the personal information of 57 million Uber users and drivers. The information stolen included names, email addresses, phone numbers, and drivers license numbers.
Ubers former Chief Executive, Travis Kalanick, was aware of the breach but opted to pay the hackers $100,000 to delete the stolen data and keep the breach quiet. The company did not disclose the breach to the public until November 2017.
The cover-up of the data breach has resulted in legal action against Uber. In addition to the $100,000 paid to the hackers, Uber has now been fined an additional $12 million by regulators in the US, UK, and the Netherlands.
Uber has now been ordered to pay a total of $12 million in fines for the 2016 data breach. This includes fines from regulatory authorities in different countries where the breach affected users and drivers.
Several Uber executives were involved in the decision to cover up the data breach, including the former Chief Security Officer, Joe Sullivan. Sullivan was fired by Uber in 2017 and is currently facing criminal charges for his role in the incident.
The data breach and subsequent cover-up have had a significant impact on Ubers reputation and user trust. Many users are now questioning the safety of their personal information on the platform and whether Uber can be trusted with their data.
Following the revelation of the data breach, many Uber users have expressed concerns about the security of their personal information on the platform. Some users have even chosen to switch to rival ride-sharing services that they perceive as more secure.
Uber has taken several steps to try and regain user trust in the wake of the data breach, including implementing stronger security measures and hiring a new Chief Security Officer. The company has also offered free credit monitoring services to all affected users.
To prevent future data breaches, Uber has committed to enhancing its data security protocols and training employees on best practices for data protection. The company is also working with cybersecurity experts to conduct regular audits and assessments of its systems.
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Uber Faces $1.2M in Extra Fines for 2016 Breach.