What Happened to UBER?! Story of Trust Broken.

Cyber Crime Junkies

Cyber Crime Junkies
What Happened to UBER?! Story of Trust Broken.
Oct 18, 2025 Season 7 Episode 34
Cyber Crime Junkies by David Mauro

This episode explores the rise and controversies of Uber, including its inception, expansion, rebranding, leadership changes, autonomous vehicle program, protests, toxic culture, and legal troubles. It also delves into the significance of a major data breach, the trial of Joe Sullivan, Uber's former chief security officer, and recent fines assessed against the company. 


Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction: Uber's Data Breaches
  • 02:22 The Importance of Data Protection
  • 04:21 The Wake-Up Call for Companies
  • 05:44 The Damage to Uber's Reputation
  • 06:14 The Story of Uber: From Founding to Data Breaches
  • 31:51 The Trial of Uber's Chief Security Officer
  • 34:41 Criminal Charges and the Responsibilities of Internal IT Leaders
  • 45:09 The Uber Data Breach: Lessons in Security and Trust
  • 52:00 An 18-Year-Old Hacker's Access to Uber's Systems
  • 01:07:30 Implications for the Industry: Reevaluating Roles and Liability



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