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Grubhub Faces Data Breach, Users Urged to Secure Accounts

1/27/2026

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Grubhub, Inc., the online food-delivery company, confirmed unauthorized access to parts of its internal systems.
Investigators say stolen credentials from prior attacks may have enabled the breach.
The ShinyHunters hacking group is behind extortion demands tied to the stolen data.
Grubhub has engaged a third-party cybersecurity firm and notified law enforcement.
Users should update passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and remain vigilant against phishing attempts.

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Story summary

Grubhub, Inc., the online food-delivery company, confirmed unauthorized access to parts of its internal systems.
Investigators say stolen credentials from prior attacks may have enabled the breach.
The ShinyHunters hacking group is behind extortion demands tied to the stolen data.
Grubhub has engaged a third-party cybersecurity firm and notified law enforcement.
Users should update passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and remain vigilant against phishing attempts.