McDonald’s Ecuador, the local franchise operation of the global McDonald’s brand in EC, reported a ransomware incident attributed to Vexy Ransomware impacting its fast-food restaurant operations nationwide. The affected business includes restaurants operated under the franchise model through Arcos Dorados, including product lines such as burgers, fries, beverages, breakfast items, and children’s meals. #Ecuador
Incident Details
- Victim: McDonald’s Ecuador
- Sector: Hospitality
- Country: EC
- Actor: Vexy Ransomware
- Source:
- Discovered: 2026-09-03T12:51:32.806994+00:00
- Published: 2026-09-03T12:33:16+00:00
Information
- Local franchise operation of the global McDonald’s brand
- Operates fast-food restaurants across Ecuador
- Offers burgers, fries, beverages, breakfast items, and children’s meals
- Operates under the McDonald’s franchise model through Arcos Dorados
- Arcos Dorados is the largest McDonald’s franchise operator in Latin America and the Caribbean
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "Vexy Ransomware". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.