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Uber says security bug that let hackers bypass two-factor authentication wasn't 'particularly severe'
The security researcher said Uber marked his bug report as "informative", which means it contains "useful information but did warrant an immediate action or fix".
London's electric cab rollout suffers another delay
Electric cabs in the United Kingdom have been hit with another delay after a glitch in the TX's payment system.
Watch out for this new Android malware that poses as Uber to steal passwords
Android users should be on alert for a new malware variant posing as ride hailing app Uber in an attempt to steal passwords, security researchers warn.
Uber investors sell at big discount, but still make billions
Uber was valued around $68.5bn during a 2016 capital investment, but it dropped to somewhere above $48bn in the SoftBank deal announced last week.
New blow for Uber as top EU court says it's a taxi company
European Court of Justice rules Uber must be treated as a taxi company, rather than a technology firm.
Uber driver 'refuses to pick up passenger' with rare facial deformity
Neurofibromatosis sufferer Reggie Bibbs said driver rode away after seeing his disfigurement after requesting ride to hospital.
What is Jacobs letter? Unsealed bombshell letter exposes Uber's 'spying, hacking and bribery tactics'
While most of the names and some information in the Jacobs letter have been redacted, the letter outlines some shady unlawful activities within Uber's "ThreatOps" division.
Alleged hacking mastermind ran dark web operation from caravan park
An alleged computer hacker living in a caravan park on an island off the Kent coast has admitted to illegally stealing customer data from the websites of over a dozen companies.
Uber banned in yet another UK city - this time over data breach
Uber fails to get licence revealed in York after city officials raise concerns about recent data breach.
Girl who got stood up after flying 1,300 miles gets taken on 'lit' night out by hero Uber driver
When an Uber driver picked up a girl in distress she decided to lift her spirits by taking her for a night on the tiles.
True cost of Ubers, taxis and public transport in London revealed
Londoners are paying more on average for public transport, Ubers and taxis than the majority of other capital cities.
'This is insane': Uber charged a rider over $14,000 for a 21-minute ride in Toronto
"He could have just bought a car and driven the 20 minutes himself for less," one Twitter user said.
Equifax to Uber: Biggest data breaches and leaks that rocked the world in 2017
From Anthem and Chipotle to Equifax and Uber, this year saw several data breaches and leaks.
Why 'digital magic' doesn't always come with a big tech reveal
In their quest for a killer moment, business leaders often overlook simple opportunities to leverage digital technologies.
UberEats chief Jambu Palaniappan latest to quit troubled firm
Jambu Palaniappan has left his post as UberEats' regional manager for European markets to join a venture capital firm, reports say.
Uber hack: 2.7 million UK customers and drivers affected by major 2016 data breach
"The public will want to know how there could be this catastrophic breach of personal data security," London Mayor Sadiq Khan said.
Thousands of Uber drivers clocks up more than 60 hours a week behind the wheel
Business committee chairwoman Rachel Reeves MP probes Uber as part of investigation into gig economy.
Uber hacked, Bitcoin hijacked and Dotcom's new internet: The week in cybersecurity
From the Uber hack to the rise of commercial spyware applications on Android: These are the biggest cybersecurity and hacking stories of the week from IBTimes UK's tech team.
Uber concealed cyber attack that exposed data of 57 million users and 600,000 drivers
Uber reportedly paid hackers $100k to delete info and keep a hack of 57 million users' data. Of those, 600,000 drivers had their names and license details exposed
Man posing as Uber driver sexually assaults woman on American University campus
The ride-hailing company said the man was not an active Uber driver and had been banned in 2015.
Colorado fines Uber $8.9m for allowing drivers with felony convictions
In one instance, the regulatory agency said that a "habitual offender" who had previously escaped from prison was released and became an Uber driver.
Uber driver accuses high-profile NFL quarterback Jameis Winston of grabbing her crotch
The former Uber driver, identified as Kate, told the media outlet that Winston "behaved poorly" from the start of the ride.
Sick of your boss? Here's where you can complain anonymous to their superiors
New software developed by a former victim of sexual harassment will allow workers to complain anonymously to the company CEO.
Uber's agreement with SoftBank paves way for multibillion-dollar investment into company
The deal would see SoftBank and other firms investing about $1bn in the company and following up with a tender offer over subsequent weeks.
Uber loses UK legal appeal against drivers' rights but will escalate fight to Supreme Court
Landmark ruling sees company lose ruling its drivers should be classed as workers rather than self-employed.
Sharing economy for convenient luxury: How Surf Air is shaking up short-haul business travel
Company's CEO Simon Talling-Smith tells IBTimes UK its 'membership driven' air service will change the lives of frequent flyers.
Uber whistleblower Susan Fowler signs book deal
Publisher tells Associated Press it has acquired memoir of whistleblower whose revelations led to the exit of CEO Travis Kalanick.
Uber driver 'killed his 2 children by smothering them with petrol-soaked rag while mum slept'
Endris Mohammed, 47, from Birmingham, denies murdering Saros Endris, 8, and sister Leanor, 6, and the attempted murder of mum, Penil Teklehaimanot, but admits manslaughter.
Nasa and Uber team up to give us flying car taxis
The companies hope flying cars can be a reality by 2020. Dallas and Dubai will be the first cities to test the technology, followed by Los Angeles.
How teenage criminal mastermind fleeced Uber of £10,000 in elaborate scam
Five Uber drivers scammed the ride-hailing firm out of £10,000 in an elaborate scheme using fake credit cards masterminded by a teenage fraudster, Wood Green Crown Court heard.