Starbucks baristas can't view their schedules after ransomware attack on vendor

Core Insights - A ransomware attack on a software vendor has disrupted Starbucks' employee scheduling system, affecting how baristas manage their schedules [1][2] - Starbucks is collaborating with the vendor to resolve the issue and has assured employees will be paid for all hours worked despite the disruption [2] - The outage has not impacted customer service, and Starbucks continues to operate its cafes normally [2] Industry Context - The year 2024 is projected to be one of the worst years for ransomware attacks, with over 2,300 incidents reported by mid-2024 according to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence [3]