DATA BREACH NOTICE: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Investigates Potential Data Compromise Affecting Bojangles Restaurants, Inc. Customers
NEWTOWN, Pa., Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The law firm Edelson Lechtzin LLP is currently probing allegations of data privacy infringements involving Bojangles Restaurants, Inc. (“Bojangles”). This investigation stems from the company’s discovery of unusual activity within its systems around March 12, 2024, sparking concerns over potential data compromises.
Founded in 1977 in Charlotte, North Carolina, Bojangles is recognized for its Southern-inspired culinary offerings, including seasoned chicken, buttermilk biscuits, and traditional sides such as Dirty Rice and Cajun Pintos. The company has expanded to approximately 800 locations in the Southeastern United States, serving breakfast throughout the day.
The unusual activity detected by Bojangles led to an immediate internal review, assisted by outside cybersecurity experts. The inquiry produced alarming findings — unauthorized access occurred between February 19 and March 12, 2024, allowing an intruder to download files that may have contained sensitive personal information. This data potentially involves names, Social Security numbers, government-issued ID numbers, financial accounts or payment card information, as well as health-related information. On November 19, 2024, Bojangles initiated a mailing of data breach notification letters to the individuals impacted by the breach.
In light of this incident, affected customers are urged to take preventive measures against potential misuse of their personal information. Vigilant monitoring of bank statements and credit reports is recommended to detect any suspicious activities. Additionally, those affected should consider exploring legal avenues to manage the risks associated with the potential use of their data, including identity theft and fraud.
Edelson Lechtzin LLP’s investigation is focused on the possibility of a class action lawsuit aimed at securing legal remedies for those whose sensitive personal and patient data may have been compromised due to the breach. Business owners and cybersecurity professionals alike should take note of this incident, as it highlights the vulnerabilities that even well-established companies can experience in the current digital landscape.
This data breach incident underlines key adversary tactics that could have been employed during the attack, as outlined by the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Tactics such as initial access, which would involve exploitation of a weakness to gain entry to Bojangles’ network, persistence strategies to maintain that access, and potential privilege escalation might have been at play. Analysts in the cybersecurity domain will be paying close attention to the unfolding details of this breach and its implications for data security practices in the restaurant and retail industries.
For further information, interested parties can reach out to Marc H. Edelson at Edelson Lechtzin LLP using the provided contact details. As investigations continue, business owners and consumers should remain vigilant and informed about their data security and available protections against such incidents.
Edelson Lechtzin LLP stands as a national class action law firm, operating from Pennsylvania and California, specializing in various areas of litigation, including data breaches, fraud in securities and investment, consumer protection, among others. As developments arise, those affected will be closely monitored in relation to their rights and recourse following this data breach.
This announcement serves as an important reminder of the challenges posed by cybersecurity threats in an increasingly digital economy.