Data Breach

Yum! Brands (KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut) Data Breach

0 records exposed • January 2023

The company that owns KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut got hit by ransomware. They had to close 300 restaurants in the UK while fixing the problem.

What Happened

Yum! Brands, parent company of KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut, suffered a ransomware attack that forced them to close 300 UK restaurants temporarily.

Attack method: Ransomware attack

What Data Was Exposed

Employee personal data, ID numbers, Names, Driver license numbers

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What to Do If You're Affected

  1. 1.

    For employees: Monitor credit reports

  2. 2.

    For employees: Watch for identity theft

Lessons for Businesses

  • Ransomware affects physical operations
  • Employee data is also valuable
  • Incident response plans should include store closures

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