Burger Singh, an Indian fast-food chain, disclosed a cyberattack conducted by Pakistani hacking group Team Insane PK on February 27. The hackers infiltrated and redesigned the company’s website, leaving behind a digital graffiti wall, as revealed by Burger Singh. This attack followed a promotional misstep by Burger Singh involving a politically charged promo code, ‘FPAK20’, which piqued the interest of the hackers. Despite the breach, Burger Singh opted to keep the digital graffiti for a day, treating it as an ‘open mic night for hackers’.
The group, known for previous digital activities with Delhi and Mumbai Police, showed a particular interest in Burger Singh’s online domain following the promotional blunder. Burger Singh acknowledged the incident with a quirky and candid post, expressing confidence in handling the situation. They assured customers that the digital disruption was temporary and emphasized their ability to manage the aftermath of the cyberattack.
Instead of immediately erasing the digital graffiti, Burger Singh decided to retain it briefly before restoring the website to its original state. The company’s decision reflected a novel approach to dealing with cyber threats and garnered attention for its transparency and resilience. Burger Singh assured customers that despite the setback, they remained committed to maintaining the integrity and security of their online platforms.
