What happened?
Uber confirmed that thousands of its drivers' license information was stolen during a security incident. According to the company, this data was stored by AI cloud company Fireworks AI.
Why it matters
Driver's license information is among the sensitive data used for identity verification. Storing such data with a third-party cloud provider creates risks around data responsibility and supply-chain security.
Context
The breach emerged as part of a wider security incident affecting Fireworks AI and its customers. Uber's statement confirms the extent of the incident reaching driver data.
