Staples Hit by Cyberattack, Temporarily Halts Online Order Processing

From PC Mag: A cyberattack has hit office supplier Staples, temporarily disrupting the company’s customer support channels and delivery systems.

Staples announced the incident on its website today. “Staples recently identified a cybersecurity risk [and] took proactive steps in an effort to mitigate the impact and protect customer data.”

The company’s attempts to fend off the cyberattack resulted in Staples locking down IT systems, including those devoted to processing orders and customer service. “We apologize for the inconvenience, and rest assured, all of our systems are in the process of being restored,” the message adds. “We expect to return to full functionality in short order.”

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