Wendys

wendys.com.ph

52,500
Exposed Records
Mar 2018
Breach Date
8 years ago
Easy to Crack
Password Risk
Food industry
Food
Industry
Added to XposedOrNot on November 8, 2023 · #713 of 763 breaches by records exposed

About This Breach

Wendy's, the international fast-food chain, experienced a data breach in 2018 affecting its customers' payment information. The breach resulted in the compromise of sensitive data like credit and debit card details, cardholder names, expiration dates, and service codes.

Data Exposed

Usernames
Passwords
Email addresses
Physical addresses
Phone numbers
Names
Job applications
Education levels

Breach Details

Breach Type Data Breach
Searchable Yes
Verified Yes
Sensitive Data No
Reference https://www.cnnphilippines.com/business/2018/05/08/wendys-jollibee-website-hack-delivery.html (opens in new tab)

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the Wendys data breach happen?

Wendys was breached in Mar 2018. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.

How many records were exposed in the Wendys breach?

52,500 records were exposed, making it the #713 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.

What data was exposed in the Wendys breach?

The exposed data includes: Usernames, Passwords, Email addresses, Physical addresses, Phone numbers, Names, Job applications, Education levels.

What should I do if I was affected by the Wendys breach?

Change your password on the affected service (and anywhere you reused it), turn on two-factor authentication, and set up free breach alerts on XposedOrNot so you know the moment your email appears in a new breach.

What Should You Do?

Urgent

Change Your Passwords

Update your password immediately, using 12+ characters with numbers and symbols.

High Priority

Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.

Recommended

Watch for Phishing Calls & SMS

Be cautious of unexpected calls or texts asking for personal information.

Recommended

Beware of Scam Mail

Be skeptical of unexpected correspondence requesting personal details.

Recommended

Monitor Your Accounts

Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.

Best Practice

Use a Password Manager

Never reuse passwords: use a password manager to generate unique ones for each account.