Uber Freight, the logistics subsidiary of ridesharing giant Uber, is investigating claims of a cyberattack and data breach orchestrated by the extortion gang known as Helix. An official spokesperson stated that business operations remain unaffected and core systems are running normally.
The Helix group, tracked by Google as part of the UNC6671 collective, allegedly exfiltrated sensitive files from cloud storage, including emails and dispatch documents. The threat actors typically rely on rudimentary social engineering tactics like voice phishing to compromise IT helpdesks, having amassed substantial profits through ransomware extortion this year.
- Helix hacking group claims responsibility for a data breach at Uber Freight.
- Uber Freight maintains that its core business operations are running normally.
- Stolen files reportedly include cloud storage data, emails, and dispatch records.
- The attackers exploit social engineering and voice phishing against IT helpdesks.
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