October 26, 2011

Your Account is Under Attack?

Believe me… these are words you never ever want to hear.

I left to go see my grandparents last Friday in Northern Wisconsin where they live in a very modest cabin on beautiful Lake Aneota. This is the lake I used to swim in when I was a little kid. They have been happily married for 72 years, and in their 90's. Both are the specimens of good health both metal and physical. Life goes by quickly and who knows how much more time I have with them. I hope a lot.

There is no internet, no cell phones and no distractions. It is just peaceful and tranquil. But, while I was spending this quality time with the people I love most in the world there were dark forces at work. A group of Islamic extremist using a gateway out of China was hard at work hacking our entire network so they could post their extremist propaganda on our server. They were successful in taking down our entire business for 4 days. I take this very personally. This was tantamount to stealing what could be my last days with my grandparents.

Enough about me! How might this have affected you? It doesn't. All of our customer information is encrypted with 128 bit security that these criminals couldn't even come close to penetrating. At no time was any of your information at risk. We use the same level of security as banks.

However, the web site was down as was our shopping cart. So, you were probably not able to order. And for that I am truly sorry. While this was not my fault, I am the owner of Steviva Brands and the buck stops here. My grandfather taught me that.

To compensate you for whatever hassle you may have incurred I am giving you a onetime 25% discount off of our entire product line. This includes retail wholesale and ingredients as well. This can be used only once per user but, feel free to FORWARD TO A FRIEND.

To redeem this discount, go to http://www.steviva.com/store/ and when checking out use coupon code WEHATEHACKERS (all caps).

Even if you were not affected by this down time, we invite you to take advantage of discount just to stick it in those hackers face and let them know on-line terrorists and hackers will never prevail! Spread the word.

Go to http://www.steviva.com/store/ and when checking out use coupon code WEHATEHACKERS (all caps).

Thank you for your support.

Live well...

Thomas J. King


Manufacturing/Warehouse:
Airport Business Park West
7911 NW 33rd Dr.,Suite 110
Portland, OR 97211

Portland Executive Offices:
Steviva Brands, Inc.
725 NW Flanders St., Suite 402
Portland, OR 97209

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