Starbucks Faces Scheduling Snag Due to Vendor's Ransomware Woes

You're a barista at Starbucks, eagerly checking your schedule for the week. But hold on, something's not right. Your usual platform to view and manage your shifts is down. Why? A ransomware attack has hit one of Starbucks' software vendors, causing a major hiccup. Starbucks is working hard with the affected vendor to fix the issue. They didn't name the third-party company, but it's clear that this outage is causing some headaches. The platform that shows baristas their schedules and tracks work hours is offline. This means store leaders and baristas are having to manage everything manually. But hey, don't worry about your paycheck. Starbucks promises that employees will get paid for all the hours they've worked, even with this disruption. Customers, don't fret either. The cafes are still open and serving your favorite drinks. Ransomware attacks are on the rise in 2024, making it one of the worst years for these cyber threats. By mid-2024, over 2, 300 incidents were reported. This just goes to show how important it is to stay vigilant against these digital dangers.