Uber stories - Page 2
Interview: Uber's CISO reveals lessons learned from breaches
Mon, 8th Apr 2019
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Uber’s chief information security officer John ‘Four’ Flynn has a career history that many technologists could only dream of.
Auckland Airport finally gives travellers a dedicated rideshare space
Thu, 14th Mar 2019
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From March 20, Uber and other rideshare providers will now use a dedicated rideshare rank at both the domestic and international terminals.
Ever lost a diploma? List emerges of things left in NZ Ubers
Thu, 7th Mar 2019
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cloud services
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smartphones
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technology gifts
Uber New Zealand has released the findings from its 2019 Lost & Found Index, detailing all the things that Kiwis left behind in cars last year.
Uber wants you to hail a speedboat in Mumbai
Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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Uber launches Uber Boat in Mumbai, turning the city's waterways into speedy transit routes.
Xero announces new partnerships with Uber and Adobe
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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accounting systems
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document management
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ecm
Xero teams up with Uber, Adobe to streamline admin for small biz.
NordVPN rounds up the worst data breaches of 2018
Wed, 9th Jan 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Over a billion affected by data breaches in 2018, from BA to Marriott, exposing sensitive details.
Uber disguised breach ransom payment as a bug bounty reward
Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Uber fined £385,000 by UK Information Commissioner's Office for data breach that affected 2.7 million UK customers and drivers.
Financial services must change mindset to contain cyberattacks
Thu, 31st May 2018
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CyberArk's EMEA VP discusses evolving techniques of cybercrime in the financial sector and how businesses need to think like attackers.
Accenture: Data is king in age of disruption
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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cloud services
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To survive and thrive, companies need to make the most of their data to see trends and act quickly, just as digital disruptors do.
Uber aims to ‘elevate’ its service with flying taxis
Wed, 9th May 2018
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Uber posits VTOL air travel to slash urban commutes and ease congestion.
Uber updates bug bounty terms to stop extortion and unauthorised data collection
Tue, 1st May 2018
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Uber updates bug bounty program to include safe harbour for good faith hackers, but warns against illegal activity and extortion.
Green Acres GO aims to be the Uber of home maintenance
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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Green Acres GO aims to unlock an untapped workforce, providing opportunities for people to supplement their incomes by providing home services.
Kiwi Jedi keep forgetting their lightsabers in Uber cars
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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Uber released its second annual lost and found index, a snapshot of riders’ most commonly lost and most surprising forgotten items.
Self-driving car accident claims the life of a pedestrian
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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According to University of Auckland senior lecturer Paul Ralph, It's critical to keep these things in perspective.
Sharing economy transforming Kiwi spending habits
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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airbnb
NZ shifts CPI focus: Rideshares and home rentals in, DVDs out.
Why NDB compliance starts with the “essential” security basics
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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email security
Ivanti talk about the upcoming ramifications of the Notifiable Data Breaches act, and the simple things you can do to prepare.
Round 2: New line-up of cybersecurity maestros comment on Uber breach
Fri, 24th Nov 2017
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We covered an expert commentary story of the Uber breach - this is round 2 with Check Point, Barracuda, Digital Shadows, Mimecast, and Webroot.
Volvo sells Uber thousands of autonomous cars
Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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Volvo gears up Uber's fleet with autonomous cars, sealing a major deal for high-tech SPA-based vehicles.
BREAKING: Uber tried to sweep data breach of 57m people under the rug
Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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firewall
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network management
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network security
In October last year hackers stole the personal data of 57 million customers and drivers from Uber and it has only just emerged now.
Experts share their opinions on Uber breach - some supportive, some scathing
Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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firewall
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network management
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network security
A number of experts have come forward to share their opinions on the huge Uber breach affecting 57m people that was kept under wraps for a year.
Exclusive interview: Microsoft on diversity, regulating NZ’s sharing economy & Uberisation
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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Microsoft CTO discusses NZ's sharing economy, stresses diversity and tech's 'uberisation'.
Uber, Airbnb and the problem with South Africa's sharing economy
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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sharing economy
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In September 2017, it was announced that Uber’s private hire licence as a ride-hauling app would not be renewed in London.
Funny or misleading? Uber NZ’s attempt at comedy land them in the frying pan
Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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Uber NZ's comedic ad backfires, ASA deems it misleading, casting doubt on the rigour of driver checks amidst humour claims.
LinkedIn’s 2017 Global Top Companies list - did you make the cut?
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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apple
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
Schneider Electric, a global organisation that specialises in energy management and automation, is one of the companies that made the list.