Huddle House System Security Compromise

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Feb 01, 2019, 12:01 ET

ATLANTA, Feb. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 3, 2019, Huddle House, Inc. received notification from Huddle House's credit card processor of a possible breach of credit card holder information. In accordance with the rules established by the credit card brands, MasterCard required Huddle House to engage a Payment Card Industry Certified Forensic Investigator or "PFI" to determine the facts surrounding the compromise.

Huddle House immediately enlisted the expertise of leading security experts to conduct a comprehensive forensic investigation, which is in its initial stages and ongoing. As a precaution, Huddle House has prepared a more detailed notification which can be found here www.HuddleHouse.com/data-protection-notification for a more thorough account. It includes sections on: "What Happened", "What Information Was Involved", "What Are We Doing", and more. Huddle House is proactively making the public aware so consumers can take action to protect their information.

Michael Abt, CEO, has stated, "Our immediate priority is to ensure that sensitive information remains secure and we take appropriate action. We are currently working with law enforcement and cyber security experts in order to manage the process effectively and expediently."

The information contained in the linked document offers directions on how to obtain a free credit report, as well as agencies to contact regarding how to best protect customer's identity.

All press inquiries should be sent to Sydney Thompson at [email protected].

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