Summary
On October 3, 2025, the notorious cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for a significant data breach targeting KFC (kfc.com), a leading fast food chain in the USA. The attackers have threatened to leak sensitive data unless a ransom is paid.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | KFC |
| Domain | kfc.com |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | ShinyHunters |
| Date Reported | October 3, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon, unless KFC contacts us to negotiate.” |
About KFC
KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) is a global fast-food chain recognized for its famous fried chicken, founded by Colonel Harland Sanders in 1952. As a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, KFC operates over 23,000 outlets worldwide, offering a variety of menu items including their secret recipe chicken, burgers, and sides.
About ShinyHunters
ShinyHunters is a well-known cybercriminal group notorious for data breaches and selling stolen data on dark web forums. They are involved in numerous high-profile attacks and are known for demanding ransoms in exchange for not releasing sensitive data.
Proactive Response to Cyber Threats
Organizations need to proactively defend against ransomware and data breaches by implementing robust cybersecurity measures. Dark web monitoring is crucial for early detection of potential threats. Use services like MSPDarkIntel’s domain breach scan to help monitor for breaches and secure your company’s sensitive data.
Recommendations
- Monitor your domains and email addresses for exposure using reputable threat intelligence tools.
- Conduct a full compromise assessment and incident response drill internally.
- Verify backups and ensure they are offline and ransomware-resistant.
- Educate staff on phishing, social engineering, and lateral movement techniques used by groups like Qilin.
- Engage with cyber forensics and legal counsel before initiating contact with threat actors.
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Disclaimer
The MSPDarkIntel team does not engage in the exfiltration, downloading, taking, hosting, viewing, reposting, or disclosure of any stolen information.
All breach data reported here is sourced from publicly available threat intelligence feeds for awareness and early-warning purposes only.
Our goal is to inform organizations of emerging threats so they can take timely defensive action.
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