Krispy Kreme Glazed by Ransomware: Play Group Threatens Doughnut Data Disaster
The Play ransomware group has taken credit for the Krispy Kreme cyberattack, leaving donut lovers in suspense. While shops remain open, online ordering is a bit jammed. The hackers threaten to spill the beans—or rather, data—if their demands aren’t met by December 21. Stay tuned for updates on this sugary saga.
Hot Take:
Looks like the Play ransomware group has taken a sweet tooth a little too literally! Krispy Kreme was just trying to glaze over their operational hiccups, but now they find themselves in a sticky situation with cybercriminals craving more than just donuts. Who knew that when you’re a company famous for donuts, your biggest threat might not be a calorie count but a keyboard?
Key Points:
- The Play ransomware group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Krispy Kreme.
- The attack has caused operational disruptions, particularly affecting online orders in the U.S.
- Play ransomware is threatening to release sensitive data unless a ransom is paid by December 21.
- Krispy Kreme has not publicly confirmed the data breach claims by the attackers.
- The Play ransomware group has been active since at least June 2022, with hundreds of victims.
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