Bojangles sued in class-action over data breach

Bojangles, a Charlotte-based restaurant chain, is facing a class-action lawsuit filed by a group of former employees who allege that the company failed to safeguard their personal and health information. The former employees claim that Bojangles’ inadequate cybersecurity measures enabled hackers to breach their computer systems and steal sensitive data between February 19, 2024, and March 12, 2024.

The information compromised in the breach includes names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial details, and medical records of both current and former employees. Despite the breach occurring in early 2024, Bojangles only disclosed what it knew about the incident in a statement released in December of the same year. The company acknowledged that personal and financial information of some employees had been viewed and downloaded by an unknown actor.

The affected employees cited various negative consequences resulting from the data breach, including increased spam and scam phone calls, anxiety, stress, and the heightened risk of identity theft. One of their grievances was the delay in being informed of the breach by Bojangles. Beyond seeking financial compensation, the employees’ lawsuit also demands that Bojangles enhance its cybersecurity protocols to safeguard employees’ sensitive information in the future.

It is important to note that customer data remained unaffected by the cyber incident, according to Bojangles. As of now, the restaurant chain has not publicly addressed the allegations made in the lawsuit. This incident serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of robust cybersecurity measures for organizations to protect sensitive data and mitigate the risks posed by hackers.

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