Yum ! Brands, the owner of well-known fast food chains KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, is now sending out some notification letters regarding a data breach that resulted from a attack ransomware on January 13.At this time, we don't know the number of people affected, but it appears that some personal information.
The company has said that although some data was stolen from its network, there was no evidence that the attackers also stole customer information
However, in the notification letters sent out since Thursday, Yum! Brands revealed that evidence was found indicating that the attackers stole personal information from some individuals (e.g., names, driver's license numbers, and other identification numbers).
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“Our audit determined that the exposed files contained some of your personal information,” the owner of KFC and Pizza Hut said in the data breach notification.
The company also added that the ongoing investigation had found no evidence that the stolen data had been used for identity theft or fraud.
Approximately 300 restaurants were closed in the United Kingdom
In the aftermath of the January ransomware attack, Yum! Brands was forced to close about 300 restaurants in the United Kingdom.
“On January 18, 2023, we announced a ransomware attack that impacted certain IT systems and resulted in the closure of fewer than 300 restaurants in one market for one day. It also temporarily disrupted some of our affected systems and resulted in data being taken from our network,” the company said in its 2022 annual report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday.
Yum! Brands also said that it has incurred some expenses related to the investigation and handling of this incident.
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There is no evidence of customer data theft
According to BleepingComputer, a Yum! Brands spokesperson said the company has found no evidence that customers were affected by this data.
“During our review and investigation, we identified certain personal information belonging to employees that was exposed during the cybersecurity incident in January 2023,” the spokesperson said.
“We are in the process of sending individual notifications and offering free monitoring and protection. We have no indication that customer information was affected,” he stressed.
Yum! Brands has not yet disclosed the total number of employees affected by the data breach.
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Data breaches are a real threat in today’s digital age, and everyone is a potential target. However, by taking simple yet effective steps, you can protect your data and prevent any data breaches. Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication, keep your software up to date, use encryption and secure protocols, and train your employees to be security-. Remember, the best defense against data breaches is prevention.
Source: www.bleepingcomputer.com
