Recent reports have revealed that hundreds of Yum! Brands restaurants in the UK have been hit by a ransomware attack. The perpetrators have demanded money to restore the stolen data, but so far there has been no indication that the restaurant has paid any ransom. The attack was discovered when customers began reporting difficulty in accessing the restaurants’ systems, and the incident emphasizes the need for all organizations to have comprehensive cybersecurity measures in place.
The Yum! Brands restaurant group is home to several popular restaurant chains such as KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell. The company has said that while customer data was not compromised in the attack, some of the restaurants’ systems have temporarily been unavailable. The ransomware attack seems to have been part of a larger cyberattack that has been targeting businesses in the UK for some time.
The attack serves as a reminder that all businesses need to be prepared for data breaches and cyberattacks. Even though Yum! Brands appears to have dodged a data breach in this incident, it is essential that all organizations take steps to ensure the secure storage of sensitive data.
Data security measures such as encryption, two-factor authentication, and restricting access to only authorized personnel are essential for any organization. In addition, regular backups of data should be taken and stored in a secure location to ensure that it can be recovered in the case of a successful attack. It is also crucial that all systems and software be patched and updated regularly to address any newly discovered vulnerabilities.
The Yum! Brands ransomware attack shows that hackers are targeting businesses of all sizes. It is essential that organizations take cybersecurity seriously and implement data security measures to protect themselves from data breaches.
This Cyber News was published on www.securityweek.com. Publication date: Tue, 24 Jan 2023 03:31:02 +0000