A ransomware group calling itself Helix claims to have targeted Uber, according to a listing on the group’s own leak site dated August 7, 2026. This listing was tracked by ransomware.live, a security research platform that monitors ransomware groups’ public leak sites. It is important to stress that this is an unverified claim made by a criminal group seeking publicity and leverage — it is not a confirmed breach. Uber has not issued any statement confirming an incident, and no regulator has reported one.
What we know — and don’t
- A group calling itself Helix listed Uber on its leak site with a claimed date of August 7, 2026.
- Uber operates in the transportation and technology sector, categorized here as ‘other’ for classification purposes.
- The specific types of data allegedly accessed — such as customer records, employee information, or financial details — have not been disclosed by the group or confirmed by any independent party.
- Uber has not publicly confirmed that an attack or data compromise occurred.
- No regulatory filing or independent forensic report has been made public at this time.
What should you do if you have an account with this company?
- Change your Uber account password as a precaution, and avoid reusing that password on other sites.
- Enable two-factor authentication on your account if you have not already done so.
- Be alert to phishing emails or texts that reference Uber, rides, or account issues — do not click links or provide information to unsolicited messages.
- Monitor your bank and payment card statements for any unfamiliar charges tied to your Uber account.
- Consider using a service like a service like Aura or LifeLock to monitor for signs your personal information is circulating elsewhere, especially while this claim remains unverified.
- Keep an eye on official Uber communications and trusted news sources for any updates or confirmations.
BreachLetter will update this page if Uber confirms this incident, if new details emerge from credible sources, or if the matter is officially reported to regulators.