Cybersecurity
Middle East Ride-Hailing App Careem Reveals Major Cyber Attack
- Customers’ names, email, phone number and trip data stolen
- The platform has over 20 million users, according to website
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Dubai-based ride-hailing app Careem Networks FZ has revealed a cyber incident in January where hackers gained access to systems that hold customer and driver account data.
Passangers’ names, email address, phone number and trip data was stolen, the company said in a statement Monday. Careem is Uber Technologies Inc.’s largest rival in the Middle East.