Uber is a staple of the gig economy, for better or worse, and a disruptor that once sent shockwaves throughout the mobility space. Now, however, Uber is being taken for a ride. The company is handling a reportedly far-reaching cybersecurity breach. According to the ride-hailing giant, the attacker has not been able to access sensitive user data, or at least, there is no evidence to suggest otherwise. Can we continue to sacrifice our data — and thereby our privacy and security — for convenience? Max Thake is the co-founder of peaq, a blockchain network powering the Economy of Things on . Source: Cointelegraph #Uber