Krispy Kreme’s Cyber Glaze: Doughnuts Safe, Digital Orders Go Stale

Krispy Kreme’s cyber-incident has left doughnut lovers wondering if their online orders are lost in cyberspace. With 15.5% of sales coming from digital orders, this IT glitch is more “hole-y” than heavenly. But don’t worry, the doughnut shops are still open for your in-person sugar fix!

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When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. But when cyber-criminals give you a security breach, make sure they don’t take the doughnuts! Krispy Kreme’s latest cyber-incident is the glaze nobody asked for, putting a ‘hole’ new spin on cybersecurity woes. Now, who knew that the biggest threat to your morning sugar rush would be hackers and not a calorie count? Guess it’s time for Krispy Kreme to turn this cybersecurity mess into a sweet comeback story!

Key Points:

  • Krispy Kreme hit by a cyber-incident affecting online orders and operations.
  • Incident could have a material impact on business operations until recovery.
  • Digital sales, 15.5% of total sales, are disrupted but in-store purchases remain unaffected.
  • Cyber insurance expected to cover some costs, but financial impacts still anticipated.
  • Nature of the incident still under investigation; no customer data breach confirmed yet.

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