Victoria's Secret takes down U.S. website after "security incident"
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Victoria's Secret has taken down its U.S. website and says some in-store services will also be unavailable as it addresses an unspecified "security incident." A message to customers remained in place of the popular lingerie brand's normal shopping site Thursday, stating that the Ohio-based company had halted these operations "as a precaution." "Our team is working around the clock to fully restore operations," the message read. "We appreciate your patience during this process.
AI Summary
Main Idea: Victoria’s Secret took down its U.S. website and limited some in-store services while it deals with a security incident that may be a cyberattack.
Key Points:
- The company said it activated its response plan, brought in outside experts, and shut down parts of its operations as a precaution.
- Victoria’s Secret did not say what caused the incident or when it started, and it gave no estimate for when the website will return.
- Stores and PINK locations remain open, but some services, like returning online orders in person, are unavailable.
- The outage has affected orders, customer care, and investor sentiment, with the company’s shares falling about 4%.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Victoria’s Secret shoppers may face delays, blocked online orders, and harder returns while the company fixes the security incident.
Positive Impact
No clear positive impact identified.
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