Krispy Kreme’s $11M Cyber Glaze: Ransomware Attack Leaves Data Hole
Krispy Kreme has confirmed a data breach following a ransomware attack. The Play ransomware group claims to have stolen 184 GB of data, including personal and financial information. Impacted employees are offered credit monitoring, but the costs have already exceeded $11 million. So, donuts aren’t the only thing Krispy Kreme is losing.
Hot Take:
Krispy Kreme’s secret recipe for disappointment has just been revealed: a ransomware data breach serving a hefty helping of employees’ personal information with a side of financial chaos. It seems the doughnut giant isn’t just filling its pastries with jelly, but also its pockets with cybersecurity woes. The Play ransomware group took credit for the attack, offering Krispy Kreme a not-so-sweet deal of data exposure. Who knew that the real hole in their doughnuts was their cybersecurity?
Key Points:
- Ransomware attack led to Krispy Kreme data breach
- Play ransomware group stole 184 Gb of sensitive data
- Data breach affected current and former employees
- Free credit monitoring and identity protection services offered
- Incident costs exceeded $11 million and rising