Immediate Response and Impact
took its website and some in-store services offline following a "security incident," with a message to customers indicating efforts to address the issue.
The retailer engaged third-party experts and enacted response protocols, though details on the incident's nature or potential data compromise remain undisclosed.
Broader Context and Financial Repercussions
This incident coincides with Victoria's Secret's efforts to fend off a potential hostile takeover and comes amid a series of cyberattacks affecting retailers globally.
The security breach has led to a temporary halt in some office operations and is expected to impact the company's financial results, with shares falling in the wake of the incident.