Krispy Kreme Cyberattack: Glazed and Confused as Online Orders Go Awry
Krispy Kreme’s online ordering was dunked by a cyberattack, leaving donut lovers in glazed suspense. The company is working with cybersecurity experts to restore its systems and has alerted federal law enforcement. With 30 countries craving its treats, Krispy Kreme is determined to sprinkle some solutions on this sticky situation.
Hot Take:
When life gives you cyber lemons, don’t just make lemonade—make sure your doughnuts aren’t glazed with malware! Krispy Kreme is facing a batter of cyber woes, but let’s hope they’ll be back to serving those sweet treats without a side of ransomware.
Key Points:
- Krispy Kreme confirmed a cyberattack disrupting their operations, including online ordering.
- The incident shows signs of a data-extortion ransomware attack.
- The company has engaged cybersecurity experts to investigate and remediate the issue.
- Krispy Kreme filed a report with the SEC and informed federal law enforcement.
- They have cybersecurity insurance to help cover the incident’s costs.
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