A significant disruption has affected the online operations of the well-known retailer Victoria’s Secret. Both the official website and potentially the mobile app are currently experiencing significant technical issues, leaving customers unable to access the online store for browsing or purchasing.
Initial reports and company statements indicate that the cause of this widespread unavailability is a cyberattack. The nature and source of the attack are currently under investigation by Victoria’s Secret‘s technical teams and potentially external cybersecurity experts. Such incidents can result from various malicious activities aimed at disrupting services, stealing data, or causing reputational damage.
For customers attempting to shop online, the experience is one of frustration and inaccessibility. The company acknowledges the disruption and is actively working on resolving the situation. While a specific timeline for full restoration of services has not yet been provided, efforts are underway to mitigate the impact and bring the online store back online as quickly and safely as possible.
Updates are expected from Victoria’s Secret as their investigation progresses and they move closer to resolving the technical issues caused by the cyberattack. Meanwhile, customers may need to consider alternative shopping methods, such as visiting physical store locations if available, until the digital platform is fully operational again. The priority remains restoring secure and reliable access for all users.
Source: https://securityaffairs.com/178432/hacking/victorias-secrets-website-offline-following-a-cyberattack.html
