7-Eleven Franchise Database Breached: 185,000 Applicants' Personal Data Exposed

ShinyHunters, a ransomware gang operating an extortion service, breached 7-Eleven's franchise application systems on April 8, 2026, accessing names, addresses, phone numbers, and dates of birth for 185,000 applicants. The company discovered the intrusion immediately but waited until late May to disclose it publicly. The gang demanded payment to prevent releasing the stolen data online.