Starbucks Disrupted by Ransomware Attack on Third-Party Software, Forces Manual Payroll Processing

Blue Yonder Hack Forces Coffee Giant to Adapt While Ensuring Baristas Are Paid for Their Work A ransomware attack has caused a significant disruption for Starbucks, affecting a third-party software system used to manage its baristas’ schedules and payroll. As a result, the coffee chain has had to revert to manual processes to ensure its employees are compensated accurately. This comes after a cyberattack on Blue Yonder, an Arizona-based cloud services provider that serves major corporations, including grocery chains and other Fortune 500 companies. According to Starbucks spokesperson Jaci Anderson, the company’s store leadership has instructed employees on how to … Continue reading Starbucks Disrupted by Ransomware Attack on Third-Party Software, Forces Manual Payroll Processing