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

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

Summary

Victoria's Secret temporarily took down its U.S. website and limited some services in its stores due to a "security incident." The company is working to restore operations, and its UK website remains unaffected. The incident affected its share price, which dropped about 7%.

Key Facts

  • Victoria's Secret has temporarily taken down its U.S. website because of a security issue.
  • In-store services were also limited as a precaution.
  • The UK website of Victoria's Secret was not affected by this incident.
  • Victoria's Secret operates around 1,350 stores in 70 countries.
  • The company's share price dropped by about 7% following the announcement.
  • Some customers expressed frustration on social media about being unable to check their order status.
  • The incident takes place amid a series of cyber attacks on retailers, affecting firms like M&S and Co-op.
  • Experts advise customers to change passwords and enable two-factor authentication to protect their data.
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