McDonald's Corporation has confirmed an intrusion of computer systems in Asia.  According to a recent report, data including customer and employee details were exfiltrated from databases reflecting operations in South Korea, Taiwan, South Africa and Russia.  According to the statement, there was no disruption in operations as a result of the intrusion and there was no ransom demand.

McDonald's Corporation has hired external consultants to assist internal IT personnel to strengthen protection and the company has increased investment in cybersecurity defense.  Recent improvements apparently helped in the response to the attack that allowed unauthorized access for a week.  The company confirmed that customers and employees in the U.S. were not affected by the intrusion.