Doughnut chain Krispy Kreme says it has been hit by a cyberattack which has disrupted its online systems.
Some customers in the US have been unable to make online orders as a result of the hack, which occurred in late November but has only just been disclosed.
Krispy Kreme revealed the attack in a regulatory filing with the US Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) on Wednesday.
It said the incident was “reasonably likely” to “have a material impact” on the firm’s business operations, but clarified that brick-and-mortar shops remain open.
“We’re experiencing certain operational disruptions due to a cybersecurity incident, including with online ordering in parts of the United States,” reads a message on the Krispy Kreme website.
“We know this is an inconvenience and are working diligently to resolve the issue.”
The firm told the BBC in a statement it “immediately” took steps to investigate and contain the incident, and has brought in cybersecurity experts.
Source: BBC