Breaking
January 4, 2025

Top Uber rival leaks user and driver data online | usagoldmines.com


  • Indian ride-sharing company Rapido was found leaking driver and customer data
  • The flaw stemmed from a faulty API
  • The company was leaking names, emails, and phone numbers

A major Indian ride-hailing platform was exposing sensitive user data thanks to a bug in one of its APIs.

The flaw in Rapido’s systems was discovered by security researcher Renganathan P, who claimed it stemmed from a website form designed to collect feedback from auto-rickshaw users and drivers. Auto-rickshaw is a three-wheeled vehicle, popular across India and many Asian countries.

Users that provided the feedback have had their sensitive information exposed to the public, including full names, email addresses, and phone numbers.

Rapido exposure

The database has been seen by TechCrunch, which confirmed its authenticity. The data was supposed to be shared with a third-party service, used by Rapido, only, but the publication says the database counts more than 1,800 feedback responses, with a “large number” of driver phone numbers, and a “lesser number” of email addresses.

“This could have led to a big scam involving scammers or hackers, who may have ended up calling drivers and performing a large-scale social engineering attack, or simply these phone numbers and other data could have been exposed on the dark web if reached in the wrong hands,” Renganathan P said.

The publication subsequently reached out to Rapido, who locked down the database and prevented more unauthorized access. We don’t know if any malicious actors found this database in the past, or if the data was abused in the wild. Phone numbers and email addresses are vital in running phishing and identity theft scams.

“As a standard operating procedure, we are in the process of soliciting valuable feedback from our stakeholder community on our services. While this is being managed by external parties, we have come to understand that the survey links have reached some unintended users from the public,” Rapido CEO Aravind Sanka said in a statement.

Sanka added that the collected phone numbers and email addresses were “non-personal in nature.”

​ 

This articles is written by : Nermeen Nabil Khear Abdelmalak

All rights reserved to : USAGOLDMIES . www.usagoldmines.com

You can Enjoy surfing our website categories and read more content in many fields you may like .

Why USAGoldMines ?

USAGoldMines is a comprehensive website offering the latest in financial, crypto, and technical news. With specialized sections for each category, it provides readers with up-to-date market insights, investment trends, and technological advancements, making it a valuable resource for investors and enthusiasts in the fast-paced financial world.

Recent:

This AI-powered strength machine could be Peloton for gym rats, and it looks incredible matt.evans@f...
Everything new on Apple TV Plus in January 2025 tom.power@futurenet.com (Tom Power) | usagoldmines.c...
Forget Apple Intelligence – I want the next iPhone SE to be a bastion of privacy | usagoldmines.com
Everything new on Prime Video in January 2025 | usagoldmines.com
I’m a huge anime fan – here’s why you should ditch Netflix for Crunchyroll in 2025 | usagoldmines.c...
A Windows filetype update may have complicated cyber threat detection efforts udinmwenefosa@gmail.co...
Bob Dylan has some Dylanesque thoughts on the “sorcery” of technology Nate Anderson | usagoldmines.c...
New Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leak shows off the phone's super-thin bezels | usagoldmines.com
Cloud spending to reach a staggering $723bn in 2025, thanks partly to the explosive demand for AI re...
3 Body Problem season 2: everything we know so far about the hit Netflix show's return | usagoldmin...
Why savvy shoppers are flocking to Sam’s Club | usagoldmines.com
Is your PC feeling sluggish? This $15 cleaner can help. | usagoldmines.com
Vonage upgrades VCC Intelligent Workspace with AI tools to boost productivity udinmwenefosa@gmail.co...
Google Gemini is racing to win the AI crown in 2025 erichs211@gmail.com (Eric Hal Schwartz) | usagol...
This Free Fill-in-the-Bubble Calendar Makes Tracking My Workouts so Satisfying Beth Skwarecki | usag...
Apple to Hold Q1 2025 Earnings Call on January 30 Juli Clover | usagoldmines.com
NYT Strands today — my hints, answers and spangram for Saturday, January 4 (game #307) | usagoldmin...
Quordle today – my hints and answers for Saturday, January 4 (game #1076) | usagoldmines.com
NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Saturday, January 4 (game #573) | usagoldmines.com
Here's Which Cancers Are Linked to Alcohol, and How Much Drinking Increases Your Risk Beth Skwarecki...
Here's What's Changing With Siri in 2025 Juli Clover | usagoldmines.com
I was wrong about Net Neutrality (RIP) and that's probably good news lance.ulanoff@futurenet.com (La...
Experts warn millions of email servers could be vulnerable to attack | usagoldmines.com
Samsung's AI fridge will soon order your groceries right from Instacart erichs211@gmail.com (Eric Ha...
Do Kwon, the crypto bro behind $40B Luna/Terra collapse, finally extradited to US Nate Anderson | us...
One less thing to worry about in 2025: Yellowstone probably won’t go boom John Timmer | usagoldmines...
Friday Question: What Does Your Android Phone Need to Have These Days? Tim | usagoldmines.com
Use This Checklist to Declutter for the New Year Lindsey Ellefson | usagoldmines.com
Best laptops 2025: Premium, budget, gaming, 2-in-1s, and more | usagoldmines.com
Samsung’s 500Hz OLED gaming monitor has a need for speed | usagoldmines.com
Meta’s Terrible AI Profiles Are Going Viral Jake Peterson | usagoldmines.com
These Tiered Shelves Helped Me Finally Get Organized Lindsey Ellefson | usagoldmines.com
Apple CEO Tim Cook to Donating $1 Million to Trump's Inaugural Fund Juli Clover | usagoldmines.com
VW will offer “highly competitive” leases on ID.4 as sales restart Jonathan M. Gitlin | usagoldmines...
This Samsung Watch Is At Its Lowest Price Right Now Pradershika Sharma | usagoldmines.com
How to Use a Rice Cooker (for Rice and so Much More) Allie Chanthorn Reinmann | usagoldmines.com
Reminder: You Can Watch Apple TV+ Shows and Movies for Free This Weekend Juli Clover | usagoldmines....
Double clicking danger - experts warn just two clicks can let attackers steal your accounts | usago...
Instagram users discover old AI-powered “characters,” instantly revile them Kyle Orland | usagoldmin...
DEAL: Galaxy S24 Ultra is Down to Lowest Price Again ($850 Off) Tim | usagoldmines.com
Google Has a Secret Bookmarks Feature You Should Be Using David Nield | usagoldmines.com
What the ‘Mediterranean Diet’ Is (and What Studies Really Say About It) Beth Skwarecki | usagoldmine...
Stop Your iPhone From Sharing Photos' Data With Apple Pranay Parab | usagoldmines.com
How to Tell If the Cops Put a GPS Tracker on Your Car (and What to Do Next) Jeff Somers | usagoldmin...
Review: Apple's M4 Mac Mini is the Best Desktop Mac Juli Clover | usagoldmines.com
Key Nvidia partner unveils a tiny mini PC build for AI that has a unique feature: 3D-printed designs...
Marvel Rivals lifts 100-year “cheating” bans on Mac and Steam Deck players Kevin Purdy | usagoldmine...
Rumors say next-gen RTX 50 GPUs will come with big jumps in power requirements Andrew Cunningham | u...
What the ‘Mediterranean Diet’ Is (and What Studies Really Say About It) Beth Skwarecki | usagoldmine...
Apple Releases Limited Edition AirPods 4 for Year of the Snake Juli Clover | usagoldmines.com
Government-imposed internet shutdowns cost over $7 billion in 2024 – and Pakistan was the most affec...
Windows 11 24H2 is in danger of becoming hated by gamers | usagoldmines.com
7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (January 3) ...
Best cheap processor sales and prices for January 2025 alex.whitelock@futurenet.com (Alex Whitelock)...
Elon Musk’s Grok can now analyze images and it does a pretty good job, until you reach your usage li...
Noble wants to save your ears from bad audio with The Knight triple-driver wired earbuds becky.scarr...
Missing Yellowstone? Taylor Sheridan has a hit Western movie with 97% on Rotten Tomatoes on Paramoun...
US PC prices could soar if Trump tariff threats come true | usagoldmines.com
Apple Fitness Plus just announced new workout programs AND a major collaboration with another servic...
LG's latest projector is also a lamp and a Bluetooth speaker – and there's a tiny new 4K projector t...
I love the look of these dynamic wallpapers that were supposedly for Windows 11 – but the idea has b...
VPNs are disappearing from India's app stores – and a 2022 law may be the culprit chiara.castro@futu...
Japan’s largest telco NTT Docomo disrupted by DDoS attack | usagoldmines.com
Thomson Reuters just spent $600m on a tax automation start-up | usagoldmines.com
Everything new on Paramount Plus in January 2025 | usagoldmines.com
Myanmar enforces new cybersecurity law – and VPN usage is the main target chiara.castro@futurenet.co...
The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid: A refreshing alternative to a crossover Jonathan M. Gitlin | usagoldmin...
Delve into the physics of the Hula-Hoop Jennifer Ouellette | usagoldmines.com
This $40 USB-C laptop dock supports dual 4K monitors and more | usagoldmines.com
Tapo SolarCam C402 KIT review: An eco-friendly security solution | usagoldmines.com
The Quickest Ways to Convert HEIC to JPEG Khamosh Pathak | usagoldmines.com
How Identifying Your Money Values Can Help You Budget Better Meredith Dietz | usagoldmines.com
Best Apple Deals of the Week: Stick to Your New Year's Resolutions With Sales on Apple Watch and Air...
Anthropic gives court authority to intervene if chatbot spits out song lyrics Ashley Belanger | usag...
Elon Musk: “We’re going straight to Mars. The Moon is a distraction.” Eric Berger | usagoldmines.com
Is 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound better for gaming? | usagoldmines.com
This superb Ryzen 9 mini PC is on sale at its best price so far: $449 | usagoldmines.com
A new Microsoft wireless ergonomic keyboard is coming out this year | usagoldmines.com
There's No Such Thing as the 'Best' Diet Beth Skwarecki | usagoldmines.com
This 34-inch Samsung ultrawide is cheaper than it was on Black Friday | usagoldmines.com
Phew! Widespread Google Nest speaker issues appear to be fixed | usagoldmines.com
The Nine Gardening Tasks You Should Do in January Amanda Blum | usagoldmines.com
This App Makes Your Mac’s ‘Quick Look’ a Lot More Useful Justin Pot | usagoldmines.com
iPhone 17 Air's Thickness and Price Range Revealed in New Report Joe Rossignol | usagoldmines.com
Lenovo LOQ 15 review: A solid entry-level gaming laptop | usagoldmines.com
Apple Fitness+ Announces New Programs, Strava Integration, and More Hartley Charlton | usagoldmines....
Nvidia RTX 5050 to 5090 laptop GPUs spotted, suggesting next-gen graphics cards are ready for rumore...
The HMD Key is the cheapest big-brand smartphone I’ve ever seen jamie.richards@futurenet.com (Jamie ...
Ransomware attackers leak stolen Rhode Island private info following hack benedict.collins@futurenet...
Big names drop off the EV federal tax credit list in the US, as government cracks down on China | u...
Fast radio bursts originate near the surface of stars John Timmer | usagoldmines.com
Intel and AMD will battle for gaming CPU supremacy at CES 2025 | usagoldmines.com
Newbie’s guide to Windows BitLocker: Why you need it and how to set it up | usagoldmines.com
The latest Samsung Galaxy S25 leak promises lots of brand-new AI features | usagoldmines.com
You can now play red light, green light in Call of Duty thanks to new Squid Game collab dash.wood@fu...
Apple to pay $95 million after Siri “unintentionally” recorded private convos luke.hughes@futurenet....
Samsung and Google have unveiled their Dolby Atmos rival: meet Eclipsa Audio, launching in this year...
Nick Clegg leaves Meta ahead of Trump Presidency | usagoldmines.com
Rocket Report: Avio named top European launch firm; New Glenn may launch soon Eric Berger | usagoldm...
Time to check if you ran any of these 33 malicious Chrome extensions Dan Goodin | usagoldmines.com

Leave a Reply