Victoria’s Secret Cyberattack Disrupts Website, Store Services

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Victoria’s Secret & Co. reported a cybersecurity incident, according to Bloomberg. The incident shut down parts of its website, disrupted store services, and locked employees out of email systems. The retailer is taking steps to address the incident by tapping outside experts, a spokesperson said. The company took down its website and some store services, the spokesperson said. CEO Hillary Super told employees that recovery from the security incident “is going to take awhile,” according to a note obtained by Bloomberg. Shares fell 6.9% on Wednesday following the disruption.

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00:00It's Benzinga, bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02Victoria's Secret reported a cybersecurity incident, according to Bloomberg.

00:07The incident shut down parts of its website, disrupting store services,

00:10and locked employees out of email systems.

00:12Retailers taking steps to address the incident by tapping outside experts, spokesperson Seth.

00:17The company took down its website and some store services,

00:20and CEO Hillary Super told employees that recovery from the security incident is going to take a while,

00:26according to a note attained by Bloomberg.

00:27Shares fell 6.9% on Wednesday following the disruption.

00:30For all things money, visit Benzinga.com slash GSTV.

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