McMenamins’ Employee Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack

McMenamins’ Employee Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack

McMenamins, the hospitality chain has confirmed that employee information dating back to January 1998 was stolen in a recent data extortion ransomware attack.

McMenamins that operates a chain of breweries, pubs, hotels, and music venues in Oregon and Washington, says it blocked the attack on December 12. The hospitality chain however, warned that data of both current and past employees was compromised.

The company has already sent notification letters to individuals, and encouraging former employees (January 1, 1998 to June 30, 2010) to visit its website for instructions on protecting their data.

Read More: Securityweek

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