Victoria's Secret takes down US website after 'security incident'
Briefly

Victoria's Secret has temporarily taken down its US website and halted certain in-store services after a security incident, ensuring its stores remain operational. The firm, based in Ohio with 1,350 retail locations globally, emphasized its proactive response, involving third-party experts to investigate the breach. This incident follows a wave of cyber attacks targeting major UK retailers, resulting in stolen customer data and significant operational disruptions, raising concerns over the growing threat of ransomware attacks in the retail sector.
Victoria's Secret has taken its US website offline and halted some in-store services due to a security incident, working on restoring operations promptly.
The company's share price fell by approximately 7% following the announcement of the security incident, which mirrors recent cyber attacks affecting several UK retailers.
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