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In June, cybersecurity researchers Ian Carroll and Sam Curry accessed this trove of personal data by exploiting oversimplified login credentials: username "admin" and password "123456." This seemingly trivial security lapse allowed them to crack into a system that managed applications across hundreds of McDonald's franchises. The breach exemplifies an alarming trend where organizations deploy sophisticated AI tools but neglect fundamental cybersecurity best practices, leaving sensitive data exposed.