Krispy Kreme says approximately 7,200 people in South Carolina affected by November data breach

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — International doughnut chain Krispy Kreme has confirmed that thousands of people in South Carolina may have had their personal information stolen in a cyberattack late last year.

The company said it became aware of unauthorized activity on a portion of its IT systems in November 2024. A subsequent investigation completed in May determined that some personal information may have been compromised.

The types of information affected vary by individual but may include names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial account information, and health insurance information, among other personal records, the company noted.

“There is no evidence that the information has been misused, and we are not aware of any reports of identity theft or fraud as a direct result of this incident,” a news release stated. “Krispy Kreme took the appropriate steps to secure our systems following the incident and continues strengthening the security of our systems to further protect the privacy of the data entrusted to us.”

The breach affected 7,266 people in South Carolina, according to a June 18 notice filed with the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.

Krispy Kreme has begun notifying impacted individuals by mail, the majority of whom are current or former employees and members of their families.

No-cost credit monitoring and identity protection services will be available to those impacted for an unspecified number of months, according to a copy of the notice. The letter contains information about how to enroll.

“In addition, Krispy Kreme is advising all notice recipients to stay vigilant and closely review and monitor their financial accounts, statements, credit reports and other financial information for any evidence of unusual activity, fraudulent charges, or signs of identity theft,” the news release continued.

Individuals can call Krispy Kreme with questions at 866-461-2984 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday.