Uber data breach affected 3,430 South Carolina residents, state records show - Yahoo
Uber Technologies reported a data breach affecting 3,430 South Carolina residents, according to the S.C. Department of Consumer Affairs.
The breach was reported to the state on Tuesday, with state law requiring businesses to notify residents when personal information is compromised. Uber's notice to affected residents doesn't specify what information was taken, leaving recipients to check their individual letters for details.
Breach details
According to Uber, a service provider informed the company on October 9 that an unauthorized third party had compromised the provider's login credentials. Uber immediately severed data connections with the provider and began investigating.
The company discovered on October 13 that the third party had accessed Uber data connected to the compromised provider. Uber stated it has found no evidence of data misuse at this time.
Protecting affected residents
Uber is offering free credit monitoring through TransUnion's Cyberscout service. Affected residents must enroll within 90 days of the November 10 letter using the code provided.
The Federal Trade Commission recommends checking credit reports weekly at AnnualCreditReport.com and considering fraud alerts or security freezes with credit bureaus.
Uber has established a dedicated line (866-317-7961) for residents with questions, available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time, excluding holidays.
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