Hackers stole data from 57 million Uber riders, drivers, says CEO


  • World
  • Wednesday, 22 Nov 2017

SAN FRANCISCO: Uber said Tuesday that hackers compromised personal data from some 57 million riders and drivers in a breach kept hidden for a year.

”None of this should have happened, and I will not make excuses for it,” said a statement from chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi, who took over at the ridesharing giant in August.

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