Uber Paid Hackers to Keep Massive Cyberattack Quiet

The transcript discusses Uber's data breach where hackers accessed information on 50 million riders and 7 million drivers, including 600,000 driver's license numbers. Uber failed to disclose this breach initially, leading to trust issues with regulators. The new CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, acknowledges the mistake and aims to change business practices. Uber's negotiations with regulators like the FTC and New York Attorney General are highlighted, along with the revocation of Uber's license in London due to trust issues. The transcript also covers Uber's belief that the hackers deleted the data after a $100,000 payment and their offer of data protection for affected drivers.

What type of information did hackers access from Uber's systems?

• Names and telephone numbers

• Credit card details

• Social security numbers

• Email addresses

Who was the new CEO of Uber when the company decided to disclose the data breach?

• Elon Musk

• Dara Khosrowshahi

• Jeff Bezos

• Travis Kalanick

What was one of the main concerns of regulators regarding Uber's handling of the data breach?

• The amount of money paid to hackers

• The identity of the hackers

• The delay in disclosing the breach

• The number of affected drivers

What action did Uber take to ensure the data was not publicly available?

• Changed their data storage systems

• Informed all affected users

• Paid the hackers $100,000

• Filed a lawsuit against the hackers

What measure did Uber offer to drivers affected by the data breach?

• Free rides for a year

• Public apology

• Data protection services

• Monetary compensation