The Burger King Hack – What You Need to Know

Recently, hackers uncovered massive security flaws in the systems behind Burger King, Tim Hortons, and Popeyes (all owned by Restaurant Brands International).

They found:

Weak login systems where anyone could create accounts.

Passwords stored in plain text (not encrypted).

Hard-coded passwords like “admin” in restaurant systems.

Access to employee info and even drive-thru audio recordings.

The hackers reported the issues responsibly—without stealing data—but instead of saying thanks, Burger King’s parent company tried to take down their blog with legal threats.

Why it matters:
If a global chain with 30,000+ locations can miss basic security steps, it’s a warning for everyone. Strong passwords, proper encryption, and regular security reviews aren’t optional—they’re essential.

At Dataforge Canada, we help businesses avoid these exact pitfalls. Your brand’s reputation and customer trust depend on security that’s stronger than a “paper Whopper wrapper in the rain.”