Former Uber Security Chief Sentenced for Data Breach Cover-Up

Former Uber security chief, Joseph Sullivan, has been sentenced to three years' probation, a $50,000 fine, and 200 hours of community service for covering up a cyber-attack in 2016. Sullivan paid hackers $100,000 to delete 57 million records of Uber customers, including names and phone numbers, and to keep the hack a secret. He was also found guilty of obstructing an investigation from the Federal Trade Commission. The judge showed leniency due to the unique nature of the case and Sullivan's character.