Ryde reports data breach exposing 4.5 million customer accounts
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Ryde, the Nordic electric scooter operator, disclosed on August 6 that a data breach on August 2 exposed personal details of all 4.5 million customer accounts across Norway, Sweden, Finland and Germany. The company warned that criminals may use real payment details to craft convincing phishing messages, though full card numbers were not compromised.
The Breach
On August 2, an unknown attacker accessed Ryde's systems and copied customer information. The company detected the intrusion and blocked access, but not before data from all accounts was extracted. Ryde has not identified the perpetrator. Approximately 4.5 million accounts in Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Germany were affected.
Exposed Data
The stolen data includes phone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, partial payment card numbers, and payment history. Ryde stated that full card numbers are stored by its payment provider and were not compromised. Ride history and precise location data were also not accessed.
Phishing Risk
Ryde warned that attackers could use real payment details to craft personalized phishing messages. Criminals may send fake password reset emails, pose as customer support, or create fraudulent payment requests. The company advised users to never share passwords, one-time banking codes, or BankID credentials with anyone contacting them.
What's Next
Ryde is working with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident. It remains unclear whether the attacker will publish or sell the stolen data.
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Ryde reports data breach exposing 4.5 million customer accounts
