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Burger King Faces Backlash Over Drive-Through Security Flaws

9/9/2025

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Burger King is under scrutiny after researcher "BobDaHacker" revealed vulnerabilities in its drive-through system.
The flaws affect the "Assistant" system used by Restaurant Brands International (RBI), which owns multiple fast-food chains.
RBI issued a DMCA takedown notice, alleging trademark violation and promotion of illegal activities.
Vulnerabilities allowed unauthorized access to employee data and drive-through audio recordings.
Researchers criticized RBI's security practices despite the company's prompt response, emphasizing responsible disclosure.

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Story summary

Burger King is under scrutiny after researcher "BobDaHacker" revealed vulnerabilities in its drive-through system.
The flaws affect the "Assistant" system used by Restaurant Brands International (RBI), which owns multiple fast-food chains.
RBI issued a DMCA takedown notice, alleging trademark violation and promotion of illegal activities.
Vulnerabilities allowed unauthorized access to employee data and drive-through audio recordings.
Researchers criticized RBI's security practices despite the company's prompt response, emphasizing responsible disclosure.