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Chick-fil-A data breach: What customers need to know
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 22, 2026
· 2 min read
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Chick-fil-A’s website and app were targeted in an attack last week, putting some customers’ personal information at risk, according to the company. In a letter to affected customers, the Atlanta-based fast food restaurant said “unauthorized parties” used email ...
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Key takeaway In a letter to affected customers, the Atlanta-based fast food restaurant said “unauthorized parties” used email addresses and passwords from a third-party source to log into Chick-fil-A One accounts between June 17-19.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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