DoorDash Details

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    DoorDash

    San Francisco, California employees • Retail

    Industry

    Retail

    Security Incidents

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    DoorDash, Inc. is a San Francisco–based company that operates an online food ordering and food delivery platform. It trades under the symbol DASH. With a 56% market share, DoorDash is the largest food delivery company in the United States. It also has a 60% market share in the convenience delivery category.

    Security Incidents

    DoorDash Breach of May 2023
    Severity Score
    Significant

    Type

    3rd Party Compromise

    Summary

    In May 2023, DoorDash disclosed a data breach linked to the cyberattack on Twilio, exposing customer and employee data. The breach was tied to hackers who abused a third-party vendor's access to DoorDash's systems, gaining unauthorized entry. DoorDash did not specify the exact number of affected users but mentioned that a "small percentage" of users were impacted. The incident compromised the information of approximately 4.9 million customers, making it a significant breach for the food delivery company. DoorDash has taken steps to address the breach and has involved law enforcement officials ...
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    Severity

    The DoorDash cyber security incident of May 2023 was severe as it affected nearly 5 million users, exposing their information to hackers. The breach was linked to the OktaPus hackers who had previously targeted other organizations, indicating a sophisticated and coordinated attack. DoorDash took immediate steps to block the hackers and enhance its security measures to prevent future breaches.

    Impact

    The breach impacted nearly 5 million DoorDash users, with some accounts having the last four digits of their credit cards accessed. While this information alone may not lead to fraudulent purchases, it still poses a risk to the affected users. DoorDash urged users to change their passwords immediately and reassured them that steps were taken to prevent further unauthorized access.