Security researchers were able to hack into the McHire platform using weak credentials, such as a password of "123456." ...

McDonald's AI hiring platform McHire faced a limited security breach affecting five candidate records despite reports suggesting millions were compromised.

However, a review of stolen password data gathered by multiple breach-tracking services shows that at the end of June 2025, a ...

AI tools have become essential for tasks like data collection and recruitment, but McDonald's faced significant issues due to ...

In a digital age where artificial intelligence powers everything from fast-food orders to job applications, a staggering security lapse at McDonald's has exposed the personal details of approximately ...

McDonald's is facing criticism after a weak default admin password exposed the data of 64 million job seekers, highlighting the need for robust AI system security.

Paradox.ai said the security oversight was an isolated incident that did not affect its other customers, but recent security breaches involving its employees in Vietnam tell a more nuanced story.

How researchers discovered the McDonald’s AI hiring vulnerability The breach was discovered in July 2025 by security researchers Ian Carroll and Sam Curry.

Olivia, the AI chatbot McDonald’s uses to streamline job application processes, exposed an estimated 64 million chat logs containing applicants’ sensitive data.

McDonald's recently introduced a new hiring platform called McHire It uses an AI-powered chatbot that collects resumes, CVs, and contact data Researchers managed to easily log into the backend and ...

The McHire AI bot was created by Paradox.ai, which claims that 90% of McDonalds franchisees make use of it in their hiring ...