The California Office of the Attorney General disclosed a data breach affecting Hammer Nutrition in January 2019. The incident originated on January 1, 2018, when unauthorized actors gained access to the company’s systems by deploying malware on its website provider’s servers. This breach specifically targeted customer payment card information, exposing sensitive financial data. The prolonged exposure (over a year) heightened risks of fraudulent transactions and identity theft for affected customers. While the exact number of impacted individuals was not specified, the compromise of payment card details—including credit/debit card numbers—posed significant financial and reputational risks. The breach was attributed to a cyber attack leveraging malware, with no evidence of ransomware involvement. The company likely faced regulatory scrutiny, customer distrust, and potential financial liabilities due to the failure to secure third-party infrastructure.