Uber Freight Probes Alleged Data Breach Claimed by Extortion Gang

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Uber Freight is reportedly investigating a potential data breach after a hacking group publicly claimed responsibility for it. The group behind the claim is a known extortion gang with a history of targeting transportation companies and private equity firms. The gang stated it was responsible for compromising Uber Freight's systems, though full details of the alleged breach remain unclear. Uber Freight has not yet publicly confirmed or denied the extent of any data compromise.

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