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The INQUIRER Uber shrugs off flaw that lets hackers bypass two-factor authentication The INQUIRER UBER HAS SHRUGGED OFF a bug that could allow hackers to bypass two-factor authentication (2FA) protecting user accounts because the flaw "isn't particularly severe". Security researcher Karan Saini found the bug in Uber's two-factor authentication ... Uber calls bug allowing hackers to bypass two-factor authentication 'expected behavior'TechRepublic all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Business Insider SoftBank wants Uber to shift its global strategy Business Insider SoftBank closed its long-awaited investment in Uber last week, making it the ride-hailing company's largest shareholder. Now, the Japanese telecom conglomerate wants Uber to change its global strategy to focus on its “core” markets, particularly in ... Uber's Soap Opera May Not Be OverBloomberg National Limousine Association Refutes Uber and Lyft's Claims Concerning Background ChecksPR Newswire (press release) How Lyft's Brand Strategy Fills a Void Left by UberObserver all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

TechCrunch Cargo raises $5.5M to let Uber drivers sell snacks and essentials nationwide TechCrunch Cargo, a startup that wants to let every rideshare driver open their own convenience store in their car, has just raised $5.5M in a round it's calling seed preferred financing. Over the summer we covered the company's $1.75M seed round, at which point ... How Cargo is helping Uber drivers earn extra cash by selling stuff to passengersVentureBeat all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

TechCrunch Uber rival Cabify has raised another $160M at a $1.4B valuation TechCrunch Cabify, the Madrid-based startup that competes with the likes of Uber and 99 in Latin America as well as the Iberian peninsula, has closed out another round of funding as competition continues to heat up in the on-demand transportation sector. Cabify's ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

Washington Post Thanks Uber. Now some restaurants are trying out surge pricing. Washington Post If you're an Uber rider, you're definitely familiar with their practice of surge pricing. That's when you need a cab on a rainy Friday during rush hour and Uber quotes you twice what you normally pay for the ride. It's completely legal and–I have to ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

ArabianBusiness.com Uber Eats plans to build on UAE success with Riyadh launch ArabianBusiness.com Uber on Monday announced its continued investment in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) with the forthcoming launch of Uber Eats in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The global food delivery app will add Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Cairo, Egypt, to its menu of ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

Gizbot Did Uber 'ignore' security bug discovered by Delhi-based researcher? The News Minute Ride-hailing app Uber has reportedly ignored a security flaw -- discovered by a New Delhi-based security researcher -- that can allow an attacker to hack into user accounts via bypassing its two-factor authentication feature. "Two-factor authentication ... Uber's security flaw could allow hackers to gain access to user accountsGizbot all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

TODAYonline Selling nasi lemak, driving Uber remarks not meant as an insult, says Dr Mahathir TODAYonline Last Wednesday, Dr Mahathir said Malaysians cannot be proud of the trend of graduates selling nasi lemak or becoming Uber drivers as such developments suggested that Malaysians were now struggling to get by with just a single job, rather than any ... 'Selling nasi lemak, driving Uber' remarks not meant as an insult, says Dr MahathirThe Malaysian Insight Why our graduates sell nasi lemak and drive UberFree Malaysia Today all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Quartz Uber shouldn't reverse out of India, no matter what Softbank says Quartz After fiercely battling homegrown rival Ola for nearly five years, San Francisco-based Uber may finally be slowing down in India. Uber's latest and largest investor, Softbank, wants the company to focus only on its core markets—the US, Europe, Latin ... With its SoftBank deal, Uber may have invited a tiger into the hen houseBusiness Insider Uber says it's 100% committed to IndiaEconomic Times Ride Hailing Firm Uber Says It's 100% Committed To IndiaInc42 Media Times Now all 9 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Jakarta Post Uber, Grab to adjust with new decree Jakarta Post Uber, Grab to adjust with new decree Drivers of public minivans in Bandung, West Java, stage a strike to protest app-based ride hailing services in this file photo taken on March 9. Ride-hailing firms have expressed its willingness to comply with ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

ZDNet Uber ignores security bug that makes its two-factor authentication useless ZDNet Uber has ignored a security bug that can allow an attacker to hack into user accounts by bypassing two-factor authentication because the ride sharing company says the flaw "isn't a particularly severe" issue. Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a vital ... https://www.google.com/news

InTheSnow Uber Launch Heli Service To Hahnenkamm InTheSnow Uber users in Munich and Salzburg can order the helicopter to Hahnenkamm Skirennen at the tap of a button on the Uber app. After requesting UberHELI, users are collected by UberBLACK for the trip from their city location to the heliport, where the ... https://www.google.com/news

Fortune After SoftBank Investment, Uber Is No Longer World's Most Valuable Unicorn Fortune With SoftBank's investment in Uber, the ride hailing app can no longer claim its long-held title of world's most valuable startup. On Friday, SoftBank closed its deal to buy a 15% stake in Uber, valuing the company at $48 billion—or 30% lower than ... SoftBank tells Uber to focus on US and Europe as deal closesFinancial Times Softbank wants Uber to quit Africa, India, Asia after investment ...Quartz Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick a billionaire after $9.3bn investment dealBBC News Nikkei Asian Review -Proactive Investors UK -CNBC all 127 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Crain's New York Business Uber supports New York congestion pricing if it benefits mass transit Crain's New York Business Uber said it supports congestion pricing in the heart of New York City if it's applied to all vehicles and the revenue goes to mass transit. Motorists would have to shell out $11.52 to drive into the busiest parts of Manhattan under a proposal ... The Latest: Uber Supports Toll if It Benefits Mass TransitU.S. News & World Report all 85 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Telegraph.co.uk Shell plots move onto Uber's ride-hailing turf with London licence application Telegraph.co.uk Royal Dutch Shell is planning to crash London's transport market with a new venture for the FTSE 100 energy giant that could create a fresh challenger to Uber. FarePilot, a Shell subsidiary, has applied for a private hire licence with Transport for ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

Globalnews.ca Confessions of an Uber driver: what's it like to work for the ride-hailing giant? Globalnews.ca At the end of the day, driving for Uber is a job — so the natural question is whether it's a lucrative one. The answer? It depends. “They're not really an employer here. So that's part of the issue,” said Sherry Lea in Perth, Australia. “We're all ... https://www.google.com/news

Motherboard Uber Says Small Town Public Transit Partnerships Are 'Critical' to Its Success Motherboard Now, Innisfil's partnership with Uber has caught the attention of an even smaller Canadian town, turning one municipality's experiment into a potential trend. Enderby, a town of 3,000 in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley, is actively lobbying to bring ... https://www.google.com/news

Business Insider Uber partners with traditional taxi firm in Singapore Business Insider Uber will launch a new service in Singapore, dubbed UberFLASH, in partnership with the city-state's largest taxi operator, ComfortDelGro Corp Ltd, to combat rival Grab, Reuters reports. The new service will connect Uber riders with the closest ... More choices for commuters on first day of ComfortDelGro, Uber tie-upThe Straits Times Uber-ComfortDelGro new service UberFlash launchedThe New Paper ComfotDelGro on 'hold' as it kick starts collaboration with UberThe Edge Singapore all 18 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Economic Times Uber takes a step closer to self-driving cars, plans to scrap human back-ups Economic Times DETROIT: Uber plans to carry passengers in autonomous vehicles without human backup drivers in about the same time frame as competitors, which expect to be on the road at the latest sometime next year, the service's autonomous vehicle chief said ... Correction: Uber-Autonomous Vehicles storyABC News all 11 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Financial Times Daily briefing: US shutdown countdown, VW's surprise recovery, Swedish death cleaning Financial Times A stopgap bill to prevent a halt in funding to US federal agencies passed the House of Representatives on Thursday, but a shutdown is still possible. Democrats, set on legislation to protect “Dreamers” — young immigrants brought to the country ... https://www.google.com/news

Los Angeles Times When a start-up like Uber or Lyft goes public, what do the drivers get? Los Angeles Times Edward Escobar has been driving for Uber and Lyft for nearly four years. That's eons in Silicon Valley time. If he were an employee at either ride-hailing company, he'd be considered a stalwart, probably with stock options fully vested. And if either ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

USA TODAY Hey, Uber, Lyft drivers: Automakers may make a car just for you USA TODAY DETROIT — Having watched the rise of ride-hailing apps, automakers are poised start making changes to new cars to cater directly to a new group of customers -- Uber and Lyft drivers. With millions of Americans pressing their own cars into service to ... When a start-up like Uber or Lyft goes public, what do the drivers get?Los Angeles Times all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Quartz Uber's largest shareholder wants it to exit Africa and Asia Quartz Uber could soon be pulling out of some international markets, including 15 African cities, if its new majority shareholder has its way. A new $8 billion investment by a consortium led by SoftBank, the Japanese tech giant, has seen the group acquire 17 ... Uber's Newest Shareholder Says Company Should Focus On Core MarketsPYMNTS.com all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Financial Times SoftBank tells Uber to focus on US and Europe as deal closes Financial Times Uber's largest shareholder has called for the car-booking company to focus on recovering market share in the US and growing in key European markets, a strategy that would end the founders' original vision of building a transport service “everywhere ... Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick a billionaire after $8bn investment dealBBC News SoftBank is Now the Largest Stakeholder in Uber as Deal ClosesFortune Uber's big SoftBank deal has officially closedTechCrunch CNBC -Daily Mail -Business Insider -Bloomberg all 60 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

City A.M. The majority of complaints ahead of Uber's ban in York came from the city's taxi firms City A.M. Over 80 per cent of the complaints made against Uber ahead of the ride-hailing app being banned in York came from taxi drivers in the city, it has emerged. According to a York Council Freedom of Information response, 155 complaints made against Uber ... and more » https://www.google.com/news