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Uber accidentally exposed one driver's personal tax information and social security number

Jan 26, 2016 Admin 0 Comments

A bad bug in Uber's code resulted in one driver's personal tax information being accessible to US drivers looking to get a head start on their taxes.

Over the weekend, Uber posted the 1099 tax information for 2015 in the Uber driver dashboard.

Soon after, drivers started reporting that the tax information on their account was incorrect. Instead, it all pointed to one woman: a driver in New Port Richey, Florida.

Any driver who had access to their tax information could see the driver's information, including SSN and address, but their own 1099 form was missing. It's unknown how many drivers accessed the information in the short time period it was displayed. Uber confirmed the bug, and shut down the part of its platform where drivers could access their tax paperwork. While many Uber drivers were concerned that it meant their information had been leaked to others, Uber reiterated that it only affected the one individual. "We take partner privacy very seriously and make every effort to ensure the security of personal information. Due to a bug in our system, one partner’s 1099 information was viewable by other drivers for a short period of time. The bug has been fixed and we’re deeply sorry. We are in contact with the driver whose information was affected," an Uber spokeswoman told Business Insider. Uber has promised to provide credit monitoring and other support to the affected driver. Everyone else will have to wait another week before their tax information will be posted again. It's not the first time Uber has had a problem protecting driver's information. In May 2014, Uber said its database had been accessed by an unauthorized party and more than 50,000 drivers had their information compromised. The company recently agreed to pay a $20,000 settlement with the state of NY for not notifying its New York-based drivers in an expedited man

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10 reasons to visit Ethiopia this year

Jan 25, 2016 Admin 0 Comments

Ethiopia is connected to India with double daily flights from Mumbai and Delhi to Addis Ababa on Ethiopian Airlines1. Connectivity

Ethiopia is connected to India with double daily flights from Mumbai and Delhi to Addis Ababa on Ethiopian Airlines. Ethiopia offers accommodation options that range from budget lodges to luxury hotels.

2. The landscape

Ethiopia has an array of sights to be seen. Among these are the Simien Mountains, the Danakil Depression, and the Blue Nile Falls.

3. The wildlife

Ethiopia has numerous national parks, such as Awash National Park, Abijatta Shalla Lakes National Park, Mago National Park, and more. These parks, along with the lakes of the Great Rift Valley, are home to rare species of birds and animals, such as the Mountain Nyala, the African antelope, the Walia Ibex, the mountain horned goats, and the Ethiopian wolf.

4. Historical places

Ethiopia has a rich history which can be seen through its historical structures. The 11 churches of Lalibela, for instance, were built during the 12th and 13th centuries. These churches are cut from rock. The Castle of Fasilides built in the 17th century is a popular destination among tourists. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

5. Cuisine

One of the best known Ethiopian dishes is injera. Injera is used not just as a serving dish, but also as an eating utensil for sauces.

6. Coffee

Coffee is said to have been discovered in Ethiopia. Today coffee is still grown and roasted across much of Ethiopia. Taking part in an Ethiopian coffee ceremony is considered a good cultural experience.

7. Festivals

Ethiopia has a year-round calendar of celebrations which offer an insight into Ethiopian culture and tradition.

8. Nightlife

Addis Ababa boasts of its nightlife. The place is is said to be flooded with numerous bars, clubs, discs and other night spots.

9. Culture

Unlike the other African nations, Ethiopians were able to protect their country from the European colonisers which helped them in keeping their culture from the exposure of becoming a mixture of another. Every ethnic group has its own way of dealing with life.

10. Trip to Danakil Depression

It is one of the lowest-lying places in the world, dropping to 116 metres below sea level, while temperatures on its shadeless plains often soar above 50° celsius.