McDonald’s, the global fast-food juggernaut, faced a massive technology outage yesterday, sending shockwaves through its operations around the world. Workers took to social media to share images of blank computer screens, signaling a widespread disruption in service. However, the company has confirmed that the outage was not the result of a cyber security attack but rather a technology glitch.

In a statement to Sky News, McDonald’s Australia acknowledged the issue, stating, “We are aware of a technology outage that impacted our restaurants.” While the fast-food giant assured customers that the problem is now being resolved, it has yet to confirm the exact cause of the outage.

The tech guide editor for Sky News, Stephen Fenfch, weighed in on the situation during a live interview. “It’s great news that this wasn’t a cyber attack,” Fenix remarked. “However, the initial assumption always leans towards cyber threats, especially for a company as massive as McDonald’s.”

Fenfch elaborated on the implications of such outages, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding digital infrastructure. “Every company needs to safeguard not only their infrastructure but also their data,” he stressed. “Data is a prime target for cybercriminals, and any disruption can have alarming consequences.”

When asked about his surprise regarding such an issue at McDonald’s, Fenfch admitted being taken aback. “It’s a massive company, and its reliance on technology is evident,” he said. “But when these systems fail, it highlights the critical need for them to work flawlessly.”

As McDonald’s works to resolve the technology outage and get its operations back on track, the incident reminds us of the vulnerabilities inherent in our increasingly digital world.