Hungry Lion latest victim in concerning rise of cyberattacks
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The fast-food chain Hungry Lion has been targeted by the MeduzaLocker ransomware group, which is demanding a $50,000 ransom. While the attack compromised point-of-sale system logs, initial analysis suggests that sensitive customer personal information remains secure.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the increasing vulnerability of corporate networks and decentralized systems to cyberattacks in South Africa.
You know the cybersecurity situation in SA is getting bad when not even Hungry Lion is safe. The threat group is asking for $50k ransom, and it’s the same crowd that got The Courier Guy. It’s getting bad.
27 Aug 2026 (Image: Adobe Stock) Dive Deeper Speed Read Summary Listen Dive Deeper A dark web threat intelligence sweep has identified a new listing targeting the prominent fast-food franchise Hungry Lion. The attack has been claimed by the MeduzaLocker ransomware group, the same threat actor responsible for the high-profile cyberattack on logistics provider The Courier Guy.
The listing identifies Hungry Lion as a major quick-service restaurant chain operating 111 locations across South Africa, Botswana, Angola, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Mauritius.
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