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Uber Freight Investigates Data Breach Claimed by Helix Hacking Group
Key points
- Helix hacking group claims data breach at Uber Freight.
- Stolen data includes mailboxes, cloud storage, and financial documents.
- Uber Freight states business operations are unaffected.
- Helix (UNC6671) uses social engineering and has collected $10.6M in ransoms.
Hacking Group Claims Responsibility
The Helix hacking and extortion group has taken credit for a cyberattack and data breach targeting Uber Freight, the logistics subsidiary of Uber. The group posted on its data leak site, claiming to have acquired mailboxes, cloud storage drives, and documents related to accounts payable and dispatch from Uber Freight.
Uber Freight's Response
Uber Freight informed Reuters that its business operations were not affected by the incident and that its systems are functioning normally. The company has not yet confirmed if it received communication from the hackers or if any ransom was paid.
Helix Group's Tactics
The Helix hacking group is known for targeting transportation companies, financial institutions, and private equity firms. They exfiltrate large amounts of data from cloud environments and then threaten to publish it if a ransom is not paid. Google tracks this group as UNC6671 and notes their reliance on social engineering tactics, such as voice phishing to reset employee passwords.
Financial Impact of Attacks
Google's review of the Helix group's bitcoin wallets indicates that the group has received at least $10.6 million in ransom payments between January and May of this year. This highlights the financial success and ongoing threat posed by such cyber extortion groups.
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The Helix hacking group claims responsibility for a data breach at Uber Freight, Uber's logistics subsidiary, stating they exfiltrated mailboxes, cloud storage, and financial documents. Uber Freight reports no impact on business operations, but the incident highlights the ongoing threat from groups like Helix, which Google tracks as UNC6671 and notes has collected over $10 million in ransoms this year.