Due to an alleged ransomware attack by the notorious LockBit ransomware gang, the multinational fast-food restaurant giant Subway is facing a potential PR nightmare. Reports suggest Subway’s systems were exploited by the LockBit gang, known for its aggressive modus operandi.
After the LockBit ransomware organisation claimed to have breached Subway’s internal SUBS systems and stolen an abundance of data, the firm launched an investigation. The ransomware-as-a-service provider listed the company on its data leak website, claiming that one of its affiliates took gigabytes of critical details.
LockBit indicated that they are allowing the company some time to preserve the data, “which includes hundreds of gigabytes of data and all financial of the franchise, including employee salaries, franchise royalty payments, master franchise commission payments, restaurant turnovers, etc.” If they do not, the notorious outfit plans to sell it to competitors.
The message was posted on January 21, and the criminals gave Subway till February 2 to pay the extortion. However, Subway’s spokesperson states that the company is stil
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