Krispy Kreme reaches $1.6M settlement over cyberattack

CHARLOTTE — Krispy Kreme has reached a $1.6 million settlement over a cyberattack.

The settlement is a step toward compensating more than 161,000 current and former employees, our partners at The Observer reported.

Krispy Kreme denied any wrongdoing for the 2024 cyberattack.

The Charlotte-based doughnut company agreed to the settlement to avoid more costs and disruptions, according to court records.

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