Anonymous’ next cyber target: Western companies still doing business in Russia

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The 'hacktivist' group known as Anonymous said it has a new target in its 'cyber war' against Russia — Western businesses that are still doing business there.

Unlike McDonalds — which owns some 84% of its outlets in Russia — companies such as Burger King, Subway and Papa John's often operate via franchise agreements there. Burger King said it demanded the main operator of its franchises suspend restaurant operations in Russia, but that "they have refused."Force majeure clauses — which allow parties to terminate a contract for circumstances such as natural disasters or acts of terrorism — don't apply here, said Antel.

Antel said franchisors likely have no legal right to shut down franchises in Russia. But he said he expects franchisors will do so anyway for a variety of reasons: moral decisions, to mitigate reputational damage and to avoid the cost of complying with sanctions, especially since Russia "is not a big percentage of sales" for most of these companies.

He said he's negotiated one contract — out of hundreds — where a hotel owner in Russia wanted the contractual right to walk away if an international incident made it detrimental to his broader business interests.However, he said he now expects contractual exit options to be much more common in the future.

 

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Sounds good 2 me

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My brothers & sister's over in anonymous have seen rough days fighting dianetics. Most have gone into the shadows now. We are the gifted in a world of mistrust. Well meaning intentions is not enough. Due diligence ask why keep your mind fresh. A calm mind see's more.

What exactly has Anonymous accomplished? They said they would take down Trump.. didn't do it. Said they could significantly harm Russian Oligarchs... haven't done it. So basically this is another hollow threat.

All Russian friendly nation's like India should be treated like Belarus and Russia along with sanction .

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Excellent.

Great idea!

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I’m sure FOX News is still “doing business” with Russia, if you know what I mean. I’m surprised Antonymous hasn’t targeted them yet.

Lol..is this CIA saying this or anonymous 😂

I don't really see that they've done much thus far. Didn't take down Trump as they promised and didn't do much to phase Russians either.

First on the list Koch Industries. Little ScottWalker is shitting bricks.

Seems like a bad idea. Russians still got to survive.

Especially target the law firms❗️ The treasure trove of money laundering schemes will get exposed❗️😏 YourAnonNews

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