Uber Freight confirms cyber incident after hackers claim nearly 1 million files

A hacker group calling itself Helix claimed it stole nearly one million Uber Freight files. Uber Freight confirmed Wednesday that someone accessed part of its systems and repositories without permission. The company told FreightWaves it identified, contained and remediated the incident. It did not verify Helix’s files or identify the information involved.

Helix listed Uber Freight on its data-leak site Aug. 6 and described material from several repositories. The group claimed it accessed mailboxes, OneDrive accounts and accounts-receivable materials. It has not provided independent proof confirming the records’ authenticity or scope. Uber Freight has not confirmed the group’s description of the material.

Uber Freight confirms incident

An Uber Freight spokesperson told FreightWaves, “The incident was identified, contained and remediated.” The spokesperson added, “We promptly engaged federal law enforcement.” Uber Freight also wrote, “There has been no impact to Uber Freight’s business operations.” The company wrote, “Our systems are secure and fully operational.”

The response did not address whether customer, carrier, employee or vendor information appeared within accessed repositories. Uber Freight has not disclosed notifications, forensic assistance, or a timeline for further findings. The company also has not confirmed contact with Helix. Uber Freight continues to investigate the incident.