Cyberattacks are wreaking havoc and crippling some of the biggest companies in the promotional products industry. Visit this page to keep track of the latest companies that have been hit, as well as tips and best practices from leading cybersecurity experts.

Bag Makers Fully Operational After Malware Attack

January 29, 2020
Hackers struck the Top 40 supplier on Jan. 13, but critical business systems have now been restored. Read more here. 

Aakron Line Deals With Malware Issue

January 22, 2020
Akron, NY-based supplier Aakron Line (asi/30270) is alerting clients that its Constant Contact account has been compromised. Read more here. 

Bag Makers Suffers Malware Attack

January 15, 2020
The Top 40 firm’s phones, fax lines, and website were down as of Tuesday. Email access was limited. Read more here. 

Vistaprint Concludes Database Investigation

November 27, 2019
The global e-commerce seller says the database contained information relating to less than 30,000 customers. Read more here. 

Vistaprint Leaves Customer Database Unprotected

November 25, 2019
More than 51,000 customer service interactions were exposed. Read more here. 

Phishing Scam Victimizes Top 40 Distributors

November 15, 2019
Plus, nine tips for how to protect your company. Read more here. 

American Solutions For Business Launches 'Cyber Safe Pledge'

November 06, 2019
The Top 40 firm is encouraging supplier partners to sign it, too. Read more here. 

Hullinger Shares Details of Alphabroder’s Cyber Attack

November 05, 2019
In a Power Summit session, the CEO explained how the promotional products industry’s largest supplier handled a recent ransomware breach. Read more here. Watch video below: 

AP Specialties Suffers Spam Attack

October 18, 2019
San Clemente, CA-based AP Specialties (asi/30208) said Thursday that it has suffered a spam attack. Read more here. 

Alphabroder Fully Operational Again After Malware Attack

October 17, 2019
The cyber assault focused on the Top 40 supplier’s order processing and shipping platform. Read more here. 

Alphabroder Suffers Ransomware Attack

October 16, 2019
The promo products industry’s largest supplier said it was hit by SODINOKIBI malware. Read more here. 

CafePress Informs Customers of Massive February Data Hack

September 30, 2019
Millions of accounts were compromised, the company says. Read more here. 

How To Protect Yourself From Data Breaches

September 30, 2019
Interviews with the brightest minds in business. This month: Scott Grissom of LegalShield. Read more here. 

Study: Business Travelers At Heightened Risk For Visual Hacking

June 19, 2019
Global study performed for 3M, parent company of Top 40 supplier 3M/Promotional Markets, indicates that business travelers and the companies they work for are at serious risk of falling prey to visual hacking. Read more here. 

9 Tips on How to Protect Company Data

May 01, 2019
Advice for finding more success in business and beyond. Read more here. 

DiscountMugs.com Acknowledges Data Breach

January 08, 2019
The Top 40 firm said its site was compromised and customer info, including credit card numbers, may have been stolen. Read more here. 

SOI 2018: The Cybersecurity Challenge in the Promo Industry

August 03, 2018
As malware attacks become more prevalent and costly, promotional firms face a critical moment. Read more here. 

Hit Promotional Products Battles Malware Attack

April 27, 2018
Top 40 supplier Hit Promotional Products (asi/61125) announced Friday that it was the victim of a malware attack that disrupted its computer systems. Read more here. 

More Promo Cyber Attacks Reported; Western Officials Point to Russia

April 19, 2018
The Russian government is supporting cyberattacks against Western targets that range from individuals to small businesses and large corporations, said cybersecurity officials in the U.S. and United Kingdom. Read more here. 

Computer Virus Targets, Attacks Promo Firms

April 17, 2018
Hackers appear to be targeting firms in the promotional products industry with a malware virus that has the ability to disrupt and paralyze companies’ computer networks, email and phone systems. Read more here.