Fast Food Security Fiasco: McDonald’s AI Hiring Bot’s Epic Fail!
If applying to McDonald’s, you’ll likely meet Olivia, their AI chatbot. But beware: Until recently, Olivia’s platform had security as flimsy as a soggy fry. Researchers discovered a password of “123456” gave access to millions of records. So, perhaps it’s time for McDonald’s to supersize their cybersecurity efforts.
Hot Take:
Who knew the Hamburglar had a knack for hacking? McDonald’s hiring process just went from flipping burgers to flipping passwords with a side of cybersecurity drama!
Key Points:
- Olivia, the AI chatbot for McDonald’s hiring, was compromised due to weak security protocols.
- Researchers found that a simple password guess exposed 64 million records.
- McHire’s flawed system included a password as basic as “123456.”
- Paradox.ai, the platform provider, plans to introduce a bug bounty program to prevent future issues.
- The breach raises concerns about phishing risks using applicants’ data.
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