Uber Freight data breach: hackers linked to $10.6M ransom collective
A hacking and extortion gang says it broke into Uber Freight, the logistics arm of the ride-hailing giant, and stole a trove of internal files โ the latest sign that shipping and freight companies have become prime targets for cybercriminals. The Uber Freight data breach claim comes from a group known as Helix, which posted details of the alleged intrusion on its dark web leak site earlier this week, according to Reuters and TechCrunch.
Key takeaways
- The Helix hacking group claimed responsibility for a cyberattack and data breach at Uber Freight, first reported by Reuters.
- Uber Freight says the incident had no effect on its business operations and that its systems are running normally.
- Helix claims to have taken mailboxes, cloud storage drives, accounts payable files, and dispatch documents.
- Google tracks Helix as part of a broader hacking collective called UNC6671, which has made at least $10.6 million in ransom payments between January and May 2026.
- Uber Freight has not confirmed whether it received ransom demands or paid the hackers.
Helix hacking group claims cyberattack on Uber Freight
Helix, a hacking and extortion outfit, took credit for breaching Uber Freightโs systems, marking the company as its newest publicized victim. The group posted the claim on its own data leak site, a platform it uses to pressure victims into paying by threatening to publish stolen material if a ransom isnโt handed over.
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