Teen hacking group to be investigated by Cyber Safety Review Board
The group targeted Uber, Microsoft, Okta and Samsung for extortion, in some cases, DHS Secretary Mayorkas said, "with relatively unsophisticated techniques."
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Uber set to release third-quarter earnings
Uber is set to release its earnings report for the third quarter on Tuesday. Dan Ives, managing director of Wedbush Securities, joined CBS News to discuss what the report could mean about the status of the economy and a Labor Department proposal to reclassify ride-hailing workers as employees.
Biden administration proposes rule that could upend "gig" work
Rule would make it harder for companies to skirt minimum wage and overtime laws by classifying workers as contractors.
Uber offering discounted rides to hurricane shelters in Florida
Residents in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee and Pasco counties are eligible for the discounted rides, Gov. DeSantis said.
Data breaches raise cybersecurity concerns
Recent data breaches at American Airlines and Uber have raised concerns that consumer data is increasingly vulnerable to hacking attempts. Lindsay Gorman, a senior fellow for emerging technologies at the Alliance for Securing Democracy, discussed what customers should be concerned about if their data was compromised.
Uber dealing with "cybersecurity incident" after hacker appears to breach system
There was no indication that Uber's fleet of vehicles or its operation was in any way affected.
Uber blames Lapsus$ for recent hack
Uber said the group of hackers who targeted other tech companies earlier this year is behind a recent cyberattack. This comes after a teen claimed responsibility for the move. Lily Hay Newman, a senior reporter for Wired, joined "CBS News Mornings" to break down what allowed the Uber hack to happen and what this attack and other similar ones mean for consumers.
Uber goes electric
After a test period in select U.S. cities, Uber is going nationwide with its new Comfort Electric feature. Passengers will now be able to specifically request an electric vehicle in 14 additional American cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago and Houston. Ben Tracy has more.
Uber CEO says that it will phase out gas-powered cars by 2030
Starting on Thursday, Uber's Comfort Electric option is being offered in an additional 15 U.S. cities.
Oil-exporting countries to increase production
Axios business reporter Hope King joins CBS News to discuss oil-exporting countries' decision to slightly increase production last month, plus Uber's recent announcement that a record number of drivers and delivery earners joined the company last quarter.
Top tech companies facing economic downturn
The tech industry saw massive gains during the pandemic, but an economic downturn has left some businesses in financial jeopardy. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joined Tony Dokoupil and Lana Zak to discuss the layoffs and hiring freezes happening at top tech companies.
Uber accused of using covert technology
Former Uber lobbyist Mark MacGann has come forward as the source who leaked more than 100,000 company documents known as the "Uber Files." The documents show the ride-hailing giant used covert technology to thwart authorities from investigating Uber's business practices, a Washington Post report reveals. CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano interview Joseph Menn, a technology reporter for "The Washington Post," about the scandal.
5 takeaways from investigation into Uber's influence-peddling
A new trove of leaked documents show Uber exploited violence against drivers, duped regulators in bid to kill taxi industry.
Uber brings back shared rides in U.S.
Uber is bringing back the feature that allows passengers to share rides with strangers for a discounted fare.
Uber to roll out party buses, robot deliveries and vacation bookings
As demand for rides increases, Uber plans on rolling out an array of new features for customers.
TikToker raises funds for Uber driver
A California woman raised thousands of dollars online for an Uber driver who helped her after her belongings were stolen at Coachella.
Uber and Lyft drop mask requirements
Uber and Lyft riders and drivers may now leave their masks at home, after a judge struck down a federal mask mandate.
Lyft, Uber bashed for surge pricing after subway shooting
New Yorkers shared screenshots of soaring rideshare prices after at least 10 shot in attack that halted train service.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays Uber CEO in series
Emmy winner Joseph Gordon-Levitt stars as Uber CEO Travis Kalanick in Showtime's series "Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber." Gordon-Levitt joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about getting into character as the so-called "notorious bad boy of tech" and working on set with award-winning actors Kyle Chandler and Uma Thurman.
Uber adding surcharge amid record high gas prices
Uber will add a temporary surcharge of 45 or 55 cents per ride as gas prices nationwide hit a new record high. Gas is averaging $4.33 a gallon, up by almost 50 cents since last week.
Uber adds surcharge as gas prices spike
The surcharge on rides and deliveries will depend on the average trip length and gas prices in each market, the company said in its announcement
NYC delivery workers demand more workplace rights
A new labor coalition is pushing for higher pay, health care and the right to unionize for the gig workforce.
Man left paralyzed by violent crash suing Uber for $63 million
Will Good, 31, wants rideshare companies to be held accountable for their drivers' actions. Uber is among companies maintain their drivers are independent contractors.
Uber rider trapped in I-95 shutdown refunded $600 charge
After 9-hour crawl through traffic, Andrew Peters said Uber added $400 to his original $200 bill, raising his total to $600.
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