GrubHub Data Breach: When Your Food Order Comes with a Side of Identity Theft

GrubHub disclosed a data breach compromising customer and driver information. Hackers accessed contact details and partial payment info, but not full credit card numbers or Social Security data. GrubHub has enhanced security measures to prevent future mishaps. Turns out even food delivery services need to keep an eye out for unwanted extra toppings!

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Hot Take:

Looks like GrubHub’s support crew was serving up more than just takeout orders—they delivered a data breach special! Time to add cybersecurity to the menu before hackers turn it into their all-you-can-eat buffet.

Key Points:

  • GrubHub experienced a data breach involving customer and driver information.
  • Hackers accessed data through a compromised third-party vendor account.
  • Stolen data included names, emails, phone numbers, and partial payment card details.
  • GrubHub reset compromised passwords and assured no sensitive financial data was taken.
  • Enhanced security measures have been implemented to prevent future breaches.

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