Everest, a threat actor, has claimed to have compromised McDonald’s India, a major player in the fast-food industry operating through Connaught Plaza Restaurants Pvt. Ltd and Hardcastle Restaurants Pvt. Ltd, potentially threatening the company’s extensive operations across India. #India
Incident Details
- Victim: McDonalds India
- Sector: Hospitality and Tourism
- Country: IN
- Actor: everest
- Source: http://ransomocmou6mnbquqz44ewosbkjk3o5qjsl3orawojexfook2j7esad.onion/news/McDonalds_India/
- Discovered: 2026-01-20 04:48:16.962381
- Published: 2026-01-20 04:47:58.563848
Information
- McDonald’s India is a subsidiary of the global fast-food company McDonald’s Corporation, operating through two entities: Connaught Plaza Restaurants Pvt. Ltd. for North & East India and Hardcastle Restaurants Pvt. Ltd. for West & South India.
- Established in 1996, the company has revolutionized the Indian fast-food industry with a menu that includes burgers, fries, drinks, and localized food items.
- The company has an extensive reach and has significantly influenced India’s quick-service restaurant segment.
- The ransomware incident involved the actor Everest.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "everest". 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.