NewsBytes and Habroshtein reported a data breach at Uber (CA, United States) on 14 November 2026, and it has been confirmed. It affected 7,873 drivers.
Hacking Hackers stole internal credentials, which they then used to access Uber's informationsourceOur translation from Russianхакеры похитили внутренние учётные данные, которые затем использовали для доступа к информации Uber
Confirmed by Uber: Uber notified thousands of drivers that their personal data and credential information were stolen as a result of the October incidentOur translation from RussianUber уведомила тысячи водителей о том, что их персональные данные и информация об удостоверениях были похищены в результате октябрьского инцидента
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Questions about the Uber breach
Was Uber hacked?
NewsBytes and Habroshtein reported a data breach at Uber (CA, United States) on 14 November 2026, and it has been confirmed. It affected 7,873 drivers. How it happened, by the sources: hacking, through Fireworks.
What data was exposed in the Uber breach?
License information, by the notices and reports on this page.
How do I know if I was affected?
Organisations normally tell the people whose data was involved, by letter or email, and that notice says what of yours was in it. We cannot look up individual people. If you got a notice, check that it is real, then follow the steps on this page.
Is there a Uber data breach settlement?
No settlement open for claims is on record for Uber as of 15 November 2026. A settlement usually comes a year or more after a breach, if a court approves one. Every open settlement is listed with its deadline.
Is a letter, email or text about the Uber breach real or a scam?
A real notice names the breach, says what data was involved and never asks for a password, a code or a payment. Criminals often send fake notices after a breach is in the news. Do not use links or phone numbers in the message: go to Uber’s own site, or check the letter here.
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