McMenamins hit by ransomware attack; chain says customer data appears secure but employee info at risk

Mike Rogoway reports:

Portland hotel and brewpub chain McMenamins has been hit by a ransomware attack that left many of its computer systems inoperable. Intruders may have accessed some of its employee records, the company said Wednesday night, but appear to have left customer data untouched.

McMenamins said it identified and blocked the attack on Sunday. The chain didn’t say whether it paid any ransom but did indicate the attack disrupted some systems and operations, though all its locations are currently open.