Chick-fil-A said Wednesday that a latest security incident may have uncovered personal data linked to a restricted quantity of buyer loyalty accounts.
The Atlanta-based fast-food chain advised FOX Business that it moved shortly to secure affected accounts and notify prospects who may have been impacted.
“We recently identified a security incident that may have affected a limited number of Chick-fil-A One Loyalty accounts,” a company spokesperson said.
“Upon discovering the issue, we took steps to immediately address, secure and restore accounts, and we are communicating directly with all customers who may have been impacted.”
The spokesperson added that the company “sincerely apologize[s] for any inconvenience or concern” and stays “committed” to sustaining prospects’ trust.
Chick-fil-A said Wednesday that a latest security incident may have uncovered personal data linked to a restricted quantity of buyer loyalty accounts. Refrina – stock.adobe.com
The company notified probably affected prospects Monday after discovering suspicious login exercise involving certain Chick-fil-A One accounts, USA TODAY reported.
According to the discover, “unauthorized parties” focused the company’s web site and cell app between June 17 and June 19.
The attackers used account credentials obtained from a “third-party source,” the outlet reported.
The Atlanta-based fast-food chain advised FOX Business that it moved shortly to secure affected accounts and notify prospects who may have been impacted. TaylerDerden – stock.adobe.com
The incident affected prospects in Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington, DC, according to USA Today.
The knowledge that may have been compromised included prospects’ names, e-mail addresses, Chick-fil-A One membership and cell fee numbers, the last 4 digits of fee playing cards and the quantity of Chick-fil-A credit saved in their accounts.
Chick-fil-A said it reset passwords for affected accounts, restored any impacted loyalty balances and added rewards to prospects’ accounts, USA TODAY reported.
