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Ransomware victim Transportation

Uber

Listed by Helix on · organisation based in United States

uberfreight.com

Disclosed
Aug 7, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Helix
17 victims listed
Country
United States
#1 most targeted
Sector
Transportation

ThreatAI analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Helix. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

Helix listed Uber on its dark web leak site on 7 August 2026; known to operate in transportation sector based in United States.

About the Helix group

Helix has listed 8 victims since August 2026.

Incident analysis

Uber was listed by Helix ransomware, a group with 17 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on August 7, 2026.

Uber is based in United States and operates in the Transportation sector. United States ranks #1 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 10,335 victims in this database.

Sector context. Organisations in this sector hold valuable data and operational systems that ransomware groups seek to exploit for financial gain through encryption and data exfiltration.

Helix typically follows a double extortion model: data is exfiltrated from the victim's systems before files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished. The leak site, where this listing appeared, is the lever for the second demand.

Source. Public leak-site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. The disclosure date is when the listing was published, which can differ from the date of compromise. This site does not publish or link to stolen data. Last updated .

Frequently asked questions

Was Uber attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Uber was listed as a victim of the Helix ransomware group on August 7, 2026. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Transportation sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Uber?

Uber was attacked by Helix ransomware. Helix is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 17 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Uber ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Uber was disclosed on August 7, 2026. This date reflects when the victim was published on the threat group's leak site, which may differ from the actual date of initial compromise.

What data was stolen in the Uber ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Uber has not been independently verified by this platform. Ransomware groups typically exfiltrate data before encrypting systems and use the threat of publication to pressure victims. As a Transportation organisation, Uber likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Helix attacks?

To defend against Helix and similar threat actors, organisations should: maintain regular offline backups tested for restoration; implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement; deploy multi-factor authentication on all remote access; use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools; conduct regular phishing and security awareness training; and monitor threat intelligence feeds for indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with active groups.