McDonald’s AI Job Bot Used '123456' Password, Exposing Millions
A weak AI chatbot password exposed data from 64M McDonald’s job applicants. Here’s what went wrong—and what it means for AI security.
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McDonald’s AI Job Bot Used '123456' Password, Exposing Millions How an AI Chatbot Data Breach Risked 64 Million Job Applicants' Info A recent AI chatbot data breach nearly exposed the personal information of 64 million job applicants to McDonald’s. Security researchers discovered that they could access sensitive applicant data by logging into McDonald’s hiring chatbot using the embarrassingly simple credentials: username and password “123456.” This shocking lapse highlights the growing risks of AI-powered hiring platforms—and raises urgent questions about how secure our data is when companies use third-party automation tools like chatbots. With AI becoming central to recruitment in 2025, the need for tighter cybersecurity is more critical than ever. Image Credits:Stefano Guidi / Getty Images In this blog, we’ll explore what exactly happened in this McDonald’s chatbot breach, why such a basic password was even possible, how the responsible AI vendor responded, and what this event teaches us about the future of AI in recruitment . If you’ve ever sub…
