Krispy Kreme Cyber Glaze Fiasco: Online Orders Crumble Amid Security Breach

Krispy Kreme’s IT systems were compromised, leaving customers unable to order online. The doughnut giant’s security team and cybersecurity experts are on it, but expect some delays. While the company has cybersecurity insurance, the financial impact is still expected to sting. Keep calm and donut on!

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Krispy Kreme got glazed by hackers, leaving customers with a hole where their online orders used to be. Looks like even doughnut giants aren’t safe from a cyber sprinkle of chaos!

Key Points:

  • Krispy Kreme faced unauthorized access to its IT systems, impacting online orders.
  • The company enlisted cybersecurity experts to investigate and resolve the incident.
  • Financial impacts are expected, but cybersecurity insurance may cover some costs.
  • Details on the nature of the attack remain undisclosed.
  • The timing of the attack coincided with the US Thanksgiving holiday.

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