Krispy Kreme Faces Cyberattack Disrupting Online Orders and Operations
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
Krispy Kreme has reported a cyberattack that disrupted its online ordering system in parts of the U.S., as disclosed in an 8-K filing with the SEC. The company detected unauthorized activity in its IT systems on November 29 and has since engaged cybersecurity experts to investigate and contain the situation. While the full scope of the attack remains unclear, Krispy Kreme has notified federal law enforcement and is working to restore operations, acknowledging that this incident will likely have a significant impact on its business until recovery is complete. Specific details about the attack, including whether it involved ransomware or data theft, have not been provided.
