Krispy Kreme Cyberattack: Preparing for Business Disruption
Krispy Kreme reported unauthorized activity on its systems on November 29, 2024, which disrupted online ordering in parts of the United States while stores stayed open. The company said the incident could have a material impact and that it had brought in outside cybersecurity experts and notified federal law enforcement. It also said it expected cyber insurance to cover some recovery costs.
What the story shows
- Any business can be affected, including familiar consumer brands.
- Disruption has a price beyond the immediate fix: lost sales, expert fees and staff time.
- Preparation matters: a plan and the right insurance change how bad the situation becomes.
How a small business can prepare
- Know your critical systems: online ordering, email, payments, phones. Decide how you would operate if one went down.
- Back up and test restores for those systems.
- Write an incident plan with contacts for your IT provider, insurer and law enforcement guidance.
- Review cyber insurance: insurers often ask about MFA, backups and training, and managed IT can help you document them.
Related reading
- backup, disaster recovery and business continuity
- managed cybersecurity for Portland businesses
- Cybersecurity for small businesses (2026)
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